Impactful Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional

Clayton County Public Schools; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools seeks a Paraprofessional - Special Education-MOID at River's Edge Elementary in Fayetteville, GA. You will support exceptional education students, assist in multiple settings, and help implement lesson plans under supervision.

Immediate start with a structured salary scale and grade 16/190-day schedule. Position requires one of several qualifying pathways (associate degree or equivalent coursework or GACE plus diploma).

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.
• Two years of college coursework (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) above the remedial level with a grade of C or better.
• Have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment and hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Training and/or experience in special needs of disabled populations such as first aid, two-person lift for students, or behavior management preferred.
• Light duty – mostly desk work with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to selected students in resource, self-contained, and regular classroom settings.
• Conducts small group or individual activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher.
• Assists with preparation of materials and routine record keeping; school-wide supervision as needed.

Skills

First aid familiarity

Behavior management

Two-person lift knowledge

Education

Associate degree or higher

Two years college coursework above remedial level

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment or high school diploma/GED

Job description

Clayton County Public Schools seeks a Paraprofessional - Special Education-MOID at River's Edge Elementary in Fayetteville, GA. You will support exceptional education students, assist in multiple settings, and help implement lesson plans under supervision.

Immediate start with a structured salary scale and grade 16/190-day schedule. Position requires one of several qualifying pathways (associate degree or equivalent coursework or GACE plus diploma).