Special Education Teacher Assistant; Paraprofessional

Openings as of 7/5/2026

Special Education Teacher Assistant (Paraprofessional)

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/24/2026
• Location:
  
  Lake Oconee Academy Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  07/22/2026

Job Title:
Special Education Teacher Assistant (Paraprofessional)

School:
Lake Oconee Academy

Subject: N/A

Grade Level: Lower School

Start Date:
July 22, 2026

Lake Oconee Academy is seeking applicants for the  school‑year for the position of Special Education Teacher Assistant in a resource/self‑contained setting. The requirements for the position include:
All Georgia Paraprofessionals must hold a valid state license issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). Georgia educators who hold a valid professional certificate may serve as Paraprofessionals without holding a specific Paraprofessional license. An individual must be employed as a Paraprofessional in a Georgia local unit of administration (LUA) in order to qualify for a Paraprofessional license. In addition to employment, the applicant must meet one of the following qualifications:

- Hold an associate's degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC‑accepted accredited institution; OR, have completed 2 years (60 semester hours) of college coursework at a GaPSC‑accepted accredited institution.

- Hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. If you are interested in obtaining a Paraprofessional license, you must first seek employment with a Georgia school. Your certification application package will be submitted by your employer.

• 190 day contract
• Salary based on certification and experience

• Complete an application (see website below)
• Submit professional certificates, transcripts, and 3 professional reference letters respective to this position
• Submit a resume and cover letter

• Name:
  Mollye Treadway
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
• Website:.org
• Address: 1021 Titan Circle, Greensboro, GA 30642
• Phone:  Fax:

Applications will be reviewed upon submission, and interviews will begin immediately. The position is opened until filled.

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