Paraprofessional – Special Education-MOID Position Available In Clayton, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Paraprofessional - Special Education-MOID position at Clayton County Public Schools, specifically at Jackson Elementary in Jonesboro, Georgia, involves providing academic support to exceptional education students, including those with moderate intellectual disabilities, at the elementary level. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, conducting classroom activities, and meeting unique student needs. Applicants must meet specific educational requirements, such as holding an associate's degree or passing the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. This full-time position pays a salary ranging from $25,142.70 to $26,563.90, with additional details available on the school's website.
Job Description
Paraprofessional – Special Education-MOID
Clayton County Public Schools
JACKSON ELEMENTARY
– Jonesboro, Georgia This job is also posted in Clayton County Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5107613
Application Deadline:
Jul 16, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 16, 2025
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Applicants:
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POSITION SUMMARY
Provides academic support to exceptional education students (including those with moderate 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 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.
Field(s)/Endorsement(s):
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 a step 6 and pays for experience up to a step 8.
Position Type:
FULL TIME
Salary:
$25,142.70 to $26,563.90 Please see our Salary Schedule (Enter website here)
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
