2026-2027 21ST CENTURY AFTERSCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL

The After School Paraprofessional (ASP) provides assistance to certified teachers with in-person instruction, organization, and management strategies, daily pre-planning and enrichment activities. 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 

• CERTIFICATION:
  • Georgia Professional Standards Commission Paraprofessional Certificate.
• EDUCATION:
  • An Associate’s Degree or higher in any subject completed at an accredited institution; OR
  • Two years of college coursework (60 semester hours or more) earned at an accredited college or university; OR
  • A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and passing scores on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Test.
• WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • Work experience gained through education and certification/license requirements.
  • • 2 years of experience with After-School Programs and Activities or working in an after-school setting preferred.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILIITIES:

 

• Basic knowledge of childhood growth and development.
• Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise children.
• General knowledge of academic subjects relevant to position assignment.
• Computer proficiency and ability to work effectively in an in-person learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between various in-person learning environments
• Knowledge of school safety & security procedures.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provides assistance to an assigned after-school teacher tutor (ASTT) with academic and enrichment components for the after-school program.
• Works individually with assigned students in-person to ensure that each student benefits from the assignment or task.
• Assists with preparation of daily lesson plan materials and makes copies of materials for students (print or electronic).
• Monitors students and assists with after-school snack time.
• Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from classrooms to bus area, when in a school-based learning environment.
• Engages in professional learning opportunities in-person.
• Assists with training volunteers and guides assigned groups as requested.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES & WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.
Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.
Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.
Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compil