Paraprofessional – Special Education Position Available In Clayton, Georgia

Paraprofessional – Special Education
Clayton County Public Schools

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– Jonesboro, Georgia This job is also posted in Clayton County Public Schools
Job Details

Job ID:

5243674

Application Deadline:

Sep 18, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Jun 18, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description

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POSITION SUMMARY

Provides one-on-one academic support to exceptional education students (including those with severe and profound intellectual disabilities) at the elementary level. Under general supervision serves as a support to the assigned classroom teacher or instructional area in providing educational opportunities for each student within various disciplines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides one-on-one support to selected students in resource, self-contained, and regular classroom settings. 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.
Assists with routine record keeping, housekeeping; assists with school-wide supervision such as loading/unloading buses.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Hold an associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.
OR
2. 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
3. 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. Field(s)/Endorsement(s):

PARAPROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR

NOTE:

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

Position Type:

FULL TIME

Salary:

$23,910 to $33,252 Paid based on salary scale
Job Requirements