Anticipated Special Education Paraprofessional for School Year 2026-2027- Jackson High

Butts County Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Butts County Schools seeks an anticipated Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year at Jackson High, Jackson, GA. The role requires meeting GaPSC paraprofessional standards and providing classroom support in general education settings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, with options including an associate degree, two years of college, or passing the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment, and must provide transcripts and Paraprofessional Certificate.

Qualifications

• GaPSC requirements for paraprofessionals must be satisfied.
• Official transcripts and GACE results or Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate are required.
• Valid Paraprofessional Certificate issued by GaPSC must be held.

Responsibilities

• Provide paraprofessional support in general education classrooms.
• Assist classroom teachers in instruction and supervision.
• Ensure transcripts and test results are on file when applying.

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Two years of college coursework (60 semester hours)

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

Anticipated Special Education Paraprofessional for School Year 2026-2027- Jackson High

Job Description

Butts County School System is currently accepting applications for anticipated Special Education paraprofessionalvacancies in the general education classrooms systemwide for School Year 2026-2027.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

A paraprofessional employed by our school district must meet one of the following requirements:

• Degree: Hold an associate's degree or higher in any subject from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC)-accepted accredited institution; or
• Coursework: Have completed two (2) years of college coursework (sixty [60] semester hours) at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution; or
• Content Area Test: Have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. If eligibility is established through the assessment, the applicant must also hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

You will need to provide a copy of your Official Transcript(s) and a copy of Paraprofessional GACE test results or current Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PERMITS: Valid Paraprofessional Certificate issued by Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Please note: A valid email address will need to be included in your references.

• Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange an appointment.
• Preference will be given to applicants who meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Applicants who are not selected for interviews will not receive notification.

Anticipated Special Education Paraprofessional for School Year 2026-2027- Jackson High

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This job is also posted in Georgia Department of Education

Job Details

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

• Caressa Gordon
• 181 N Mulberry St
• Jackson, Georgia 30233-1934
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]