What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Assistant position at Lake Oconee Academy?
JobID: 274
Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Date Posted:
4/1/2025
4/1/2025
Location:
Lake Oconee Academy Bright From the Start
Job Title: Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Assistant (Paraprofessional)Lake Oconee Academy Bright From the Start
School : Lake Oconee Academy
Subject: N/A
Grade Level: Pre-K
Start Date: July 21, 2025
Job Description
Lake Oconee Academy is seeking applicants for the 2025-2026 school-year for the position of Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Assistant. The requirements for the position include:
All Georgia Paraprofessionals must hold a valid state license issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). Georgia educators who hold a valid professional certificate may serve as Paraprofessionals without holding a specific Paraprofessional license.
An individual must be employed as a Paraprofessional in a Georgia local unit of administration (LUA) in order to qualify for a Paraprofessional license. In addition to employment, the applicant must meet one of the following qualifications:
Hold an associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution; OR, have completed 2 years (60 semester hours) of college coursework at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.
Hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
If you are interested in obtaining a Paraprofessional license, you must first seek employment with a Georgia school. Your certification application package will be submitted by your employer.
Salary/Terms
190 day contract
Salary based on certification and experience
Application Requirements
Complete an application (see website below)
Submit professional certificates, transcripts, and 3 professional reference letters respective to this position
Submit a resume and cover letter
Documents can be sent electronically to the school; however, applications will not be fully considered until all required documents listed above have been received.
Contact Information
Name: Machelle Usry
Email: machelle.usry@lakeoconeeacademy.org
Website: www.lakeoconeeacademy.org
Address: 1021 Titan Circle, Greensboro, GA 30642
Phone: 706-454-1562 Fax: 706-453-1773
Applications will be reviewed upon submission, and interviews will begin immediately. The position is opened until filled.
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