• Classroom Assistant - JCA Ft. Stewart

    State of Georgia (Liberty County, GA)


    Classroom Assistant - JCA Ft. Stewart

     

    • Georgia - Liberty - Hinesville (https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/68633/other-jobs-matching/location-only)

     

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    The Georgia Job ChalleNGe Academy (GA JCA) is a five-month residential program that provides recent graduates of the Georgia Youth ChalleNGe Program an opportunity to receive vocation training in a Youth Challenge, military-like, environment. GA JCA offers students vocational training at local technical schools and related job skills training designed to prepare them for successful employment or continuation of their education and training upon completion of the program. In addition, students receive academic support to complete their GED or High School Diploma. GA JCA students enroll in vocational and technical courses at Savannah Technical College and Coastal Pines Technical College. Georgia Youth Challenge Program graduates who are selected for the Georgia Job ChalleNGe Academy will receive a scholarship to cover the costs of meals, transportation, housing, tuition, and other fees associated with enrollment.

     

    This position would be providing oversight and monitoring of cadets working towards their high school diploma or GED in a virtual classroom environment.

     

    Valid Paraprofessional Certification required within six (6) months of hire.

    SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES OF THE CLASSROOM ASSISTANT:

    + Assists the online virtual teacher with conducting lessons and managing the classroom;

    + Acts as a nurturing and encouraging influence for students during lessons;

    + Monitors the classroom and minimizes distractions and disruptions to keep students focused on their lessons.

    + Communicating when necessary with the Site Manager and teachers about student needs.

    + Ensuring students are doing work as they should be and monitoring for cheating;

    + Works with computer and specialized AV equipment to make these resources available to students during lessons.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Further consideration may also be given to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, also possess a combination of the following:

    + + 1-2 years of experience with at-risk youth, ages 15-19 years old;

    + Basic computer software usage skills

    + Experience with Canvas or other virtual school environment software.

     

    GA Department of Defense Employment Benefits for Full-Time Employees

     

    Paid Leave

     

    Vacation: 10 hours per month (15 days each year)

     

    Sick Leave: 10 hours per month (15 days each year)

     

    Holidays: 13 paid holidays authorized by the State of Georgia

     

    Retirement

     

    + 401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution

    + ERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan

    + Optional 457 Retirement Plans

     

    Available Elective Insurance

     

    + Medical

    + Dental

    + Vision

    + Legal

    + Critical Illness

    + Short and Long-Term Disability

    + Accidental Death and Dismemberment

    + Life & Dependent Life Insurance

     

    Tax Deferred Spending Accounts

     

    + Healthcare

    + Childcare

    Education

    ***The GADOD is a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Qualified Employer.

     

    The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a Georgia and national criminal records search, a pre-employment drug test (post-hire will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program), AND a post-employment federal background investigation.

     

    •AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE”

     

    Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

     

    High school diploma or GED AND Two years of experience working in an instructional/childcare setting OR Two years of experience required at the lower level Instruction Paraprofessional 2 (EDS011) or position equivalent.

     

    Additional Information

     

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    + Requisition ID: EDU09AA

    + Number of Openings: 1

    + Advertised Salary: $35,000 - $38,000

    + Shift: Day Job

    + Posting End Date: Jun 11, 2025