2026-27 SY Special Education Paraprofessional - Frank Long Elementary

Frank Long Elementary School; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty County Schools in Georgia seeks a Paraprofessional to assist the teacher in maintaining an effective classroom environment and to support students with daily activities and learning tasks at Frank Long Elementary School in Hinesville.

The role involves in-person instruction, clerical support, health care assistance, and supervision during and after school programs. A valid paraprofessional credential or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• GaPSC-accepted degree or 60 college hours above remedial level are required.
• Passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend in-person classroom instruction and assist the teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and documentation.
• Assist with clerical duties, grading papers, preparing materials, and reproducing documents.
• Assist teachers with bulletin boards and classroom organization.
• Support students with health care procedures, hygiene, and daily care.
• Support students with physical needs including feeding, toileting, repositioning, and mobility.
• Work with individual pupils or small groups to reinforce teacher-taught skills.
• Supervise groups or individuals when needed and accompany groups on field trips.
• Participate in professional development activities.

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate

Associate's degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution

Two years of college coursework (60 semester hours) above the remedial level

Passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

Liberty County Schools (GA) Frank Long Elementary School - Hinesville, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Description

Job Goal: To assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed.
• Hold an associate's degree or higer in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution; or
• Have completed two (2) years of college coursework (60 semester hours) above the remedial level with a grade of "C" or better at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution or
• Passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prompt and regular attendance.
• In person classroom instruction.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all student records, reports, and other documentation
• Assists teachers with the clerical duties, grading papers, preparing materials, typing and/or reproducing documents.
• Assists teacher with bulletin boards
• Assist students with health care procedures including hygiene and daily care
• Assist students with physical needs including but not limited to feeding, toileting, repositioning, and mobility as needed
• Works with individual pupils and/or small groups to reinforce skills taught by teacher.
• Supervises groups or individuals at times when the principal deems it necessary for the teacher to be in a professional meeting or at other times designated by the supervisor
• Accompanies groups on field trips under the supervision of the teacher when such trips are authorized for educational purposes
• Assists teachers and the school program by helping with other tasks as assigned by the supervisor
• Assists in supervising pupils before, during, and after school
• Attend professional learning and staff development activities as needed
• Performs such other assignments and duties as assigned by the supervisor and Superintendent of Schools

Physical Requirements:

Able to perform routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities including:

Medium Work: Exerting 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds as needed to move objects.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the principal in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on classified evaluation.

The Liberty County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

Job Details

Job ID: 5981064

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$18,509.41 to $35,926.98 Per Year