Paraprofessional

The Stepping Stones Group

Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

Are you passionate about supporting students and helping them reach their full potential? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking dedicated Instructional Support Paraprofessionals to join our team for the  school year.

This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while working alongside educators and support teams in a collaborative school environment. As an Instructional Support Paraprofessional, you'll play a vital role in helping students develop the academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and life skills they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom.

Whether you're providing one-on-one assistance, supporting small groups, or reinforcing classroom instruction, your work will help create positive outcomes that extend far beyond the school day.

As an Instructional Support Paraprofessional, you'll work closely with teachers, special education staff, and other school professionals to support students with diverse learning, developmental, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. Students may require academic assistance, behavioral support, communication support, or help accessing the curriculum through accommodations and instructional strategies.

This role is ideal for compassionate, patient professionals who thrive in educational settings and are committed to helping students build confidence, independence, and success.

• Full-time opportunities available
• School-based setting
• One-on-one, small-group, and classroom support opportunities
• General education and special education settings
• Assignment responsibilities may vary by district

We are seeking dependable, student-focused professionals who are passionate about supporting learning and growth. Ideal candidates have experience working with children or individuals with special needs, strong communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and school teams. Successful candidates are adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable supporting students with a wide range of academic, behavioral, developmental, and social-emotional needs.

Experience as a Paraprofessional, Educator, Instructional Aide, Teacher Assistant, Educational Assistant, Classroom Aide, Behavior Technician, or other student support professional is highly valued.

• Associate's degree or higher OR 60 college credits OR must pass GACE (cannot be pending to start)
• Must have GaPSC Paraprofessional Certification
• Experience with applied behavior analysis (ABA)/behaviors
• Experience with autism
• Experience with elopement
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow instructional plans, classroom procedures, and behavioral support strategies
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and positive working relationships
• Authorization to work in the United States
• English proficiency

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in education, psychology, child development, or a related field
• 6 months of ABA experience
• School-based or special education experience
• Experience supporting students with disabilities and behavioral needs
• CPR/First Aid and behavior management training

• Provide one-on-one, small-group, and classroom-wide instructional support
• Reinforce teacher-led lessons, instructional activities, and classroom routines
• Assist students with academic tasks, assignments, and skill development activities
• Support implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), accommodations, and classroom modifications as directed
• Help students remain engaged, focused, and…