Paraprofessional Elementary Instructional Support

Paraprofessional Elementary Instructional Support Job Details

Job : 5533480
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds and offers opportunities for support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and many other roles.

Join our district in “Creating We,” an environment that values diverse experiences and perspectives. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially those who can bring a blend of experience and passion to our schools. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Paraprofessional, Elem. Instructional Support

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Salary: $16.91 hourly
Work Days: 190
Location: To Be Announced
Reports To: Principal
Position Type: Full-Time

The role of Elementary Instructional Support Paraprofessional is to assist students under the direction of a professional educator and support classroom instruction.

• Educational Level: Minimum 60 semester/100 quarter hours of eligible college hours or passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Test (). If submitting GACE scores, verification of completion of a HS diploma or GED is required.
• Certification/License:
  Must maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate and complete in‑service training related to the position.
• Experience:
  
  None required.
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Routine physical activities required to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  Written and oral communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to learners; student management.

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Conducts small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher.
• Assists with supervision of students.
• Assists with student assessment, grading work and test and collecting data on student progress.
• Assists with routine record keeping.
• Assists with the preparation of materials for instruction.
• Locates, operates, and returns equipment required for classroom activities.
• Assists with classroom housekeeping.
• Assists in the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.
• Assists with school-wide supervision, such as loading/unloading buses.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Kevin Shirley, Applicant Tracking Specialist
• Muscogee County Public Education Center
• Email:
  Shirley.
  
  Kevin.
  
  S.ga.us

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.