Special Education Teaching Assistant Specialized Paraprofessional
Listed on 2026-07-19
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Title
Provide direct instructional services to students in the Orthopedic Impairment and Vision Impairment programs.
Pay Grade:
Paraprofessional Salary Schedule based on Classified Salary Schedule, Grade 2 - 188 Days - $21,108.00 to $32,778.00. Salary Placement will be based on Douglas County Board of Education approved salary schedule and years of verified experience.
Requirements:
- Hold an associate's degree or higher in any subject from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) accepted accredited institution; OR
- Have completed two (2) years of college coursework (sixty {60} semester hours) at a grade of 'C' or higher at a GaPsc accepted accredited institution; OR
- Have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. If eligibility is established through the assessment, the applicant must also hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Documents accepted to prove "highly qualified status" are:
An official college or university transcript to verify completion of two years of college (60 semester hours/90 quarter hours towards a degree program), Associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited and an acceptable GaPSC institution. Transcript copies are not accepted. Or, may show proof of a passing score on the GACE Parapro assessment by providing a copy of their official ETS/Gace Parapro Assessment score report with the application.
Paraprofessionals employed by the Douglas County School System must be eligible for a valid State of Georgia Paraprofessional certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
Physical Requirement:
Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.
Proficient
Skills:
Ability to work with students areas of core academic content.
Essential Duties:
- Willing to learn how to operate assistive technology devices.
- Provide instruction to students served through the Orthopedic Impairment (OI) program.
- Teachers in the OI program directly supervise the position.
- Some travel between schools is necessary.
Reports To:
Principal
Terms of Employment: 188 Days (10 Months)
Application Procedures:
Applicants should complete an application sga.org. (Click on "Employment" then "Job Vacancies/Postings" to link to classified application.)
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