Paraprofessional - Special Education Interrelated

Paraprofessional
- Special Education Interrelated

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.

• Conducts small group or individual classroom activities with students based on lesson plans developed by the teacher. Assists with preparation of materials for instruction (including the copying/duplicating of materials, construction of bulletin boards, grading work, etc.).
• Performs 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.
• Types and processes correspondence, reports, orders, circulation, and catalog cards. Operates the computerized circulation system and records. Files catalog cards, vertical file material, and order cards. Assists in inventory of materials and equipment. Assumes responsibility for operation of the media center and supervision of students in the approved absence of the media specialist.
• Assists with routine record keeping, housekeeping; assists with school-wide supervision such as loading/unloading buses.
• All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

One of the below requirements must be met:

• Hold an associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.
• 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.
• 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.

Makes recommendations or decisions, which usually affect the classroom.

Must hold or be eligible for a GaPSC-issued Paraprofessional License. Eligibility is based on the education requirements outlined in Formal Education.
Note: The Certification Team will apply for the Paraprofessional License upon hire.

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 a step 6 and pays for experience up to a step 8.

• PARAPROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR

Position Type: FULL TIME

Salary: $25,142.70 to $26,563.90 Paid based on salary scale

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Nov 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:
Aug 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Clayton County Public Schools KENDRICK MIDDLE
- Jonesboro, Georgia. Open in Google Maps

1058 Fifth Avenue

Jonesboro, Georgia 30236

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
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• Email: ccpsapplicant.ga.us