Paraprofessional - Special Education Interrelated

Paraprofessional – Special Education Interrelated

Forest Park High – Forest Park, Georgia

Job : 5843155

Final date to receive applications: Oct 21, 2026

Posted: Jul 21, 2026

Starting Date: Immediately

Under general supervision, serves as a support to the assigned classroom teacher or instructional area in providing educational opportunities for each student within Special Education. This position reports to the Principal or designee.

• Conduct small group or individual classroom activities with students based on lesson plans developed by the teacher.
• Assist with preparation of materials for instruction (including copying/duplicating materials, construction of bulletin boards, grading work, etc.).
• Perform special duties as required for meeting the unique needs of specific student populations (e.g., lifting physically disabled students, toileting/personal hygiene assistance, using physical restraints or other specialized behavior management techniques).
• Type and process correspondence, reports, orders, circulation, and catalog cards; operate the computerized circulation system and record keeping; assist in inventory of materials and equipment; assume responsibility for operation of the media center and supervision of students in the approved absence of the media specialist.
• Assist with routine record keeping, housekeeping, and school‑wide supervision such as loading/unloading buses.
• Perform all other duties, as assigned and required, to perform the above services.

• Hold an associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC‑accepted accredited institution; OR
• Have completed two (2) years of college coursework (sixty [60] semester hours or [90] quarter hours) above the remedial level with a grade of “C” or better at a GaPSC‑accepted accredited institution; OR
• Have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment and hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Paraprofessional experience serving school‑age children desirable. Bilingual or bicultural experience required for certain positions.

Must hold or be eligible for a GaPSC‑issued Paraprofessional License. Eligibility is based on the education requirements outlined above. The Certification Team will apply for the Paraprofessional License upon hire.

PARAPROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR

Training and/or experience in special needs of disabled populations such as first aid, ability to perform a two‑person lift for students as needed, or behavior management preferred.

Light duty – On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittent sitting, standing, or stooping. Moderate lifting or carrying; fifty (50) lbs. or less.

NOTE:

This is a grade 16, 190‑day position that starts at step 6 and pays for experience up to step 8.

FULL TIME

$25,142.70 to $26,563.90 paid based on salary scale.