Paraprofessional - Special Ed-SID/PID Clayton County Public Schools

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Clayton County Public Schools Job Details Job ID:

5927123

Application Deadline:

Dec 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Sep 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

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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

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 Paid based on salary scale Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Applicant Account , Testing 1058 Fifth Avenue Jonesboro, Georgia 30236

Phone:

(770) 473-2700

Email:

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