Lighthouse - Special Education Paraprofessional - 2026/2027

Young World Physical Education; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026/2027 school year in Monroe, Georgia. This role involves supporting students with a range of disabilities in a classroom environment, ensuring their safety and promoting their growth through tailored programming.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and either 60 semester hours of college credit or pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. Experience in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have 60 semester hours of college credit or pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Experience in a related area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavioral plans under supervision.
• Assist students with physical disabilities.
• Administer first aid as instructed.
• Monitor students in various settings.
• Maintain student confidentiality.

Skills

Behavioral management

Physical assistance

First aid administration

Monitoring student behavior

Education

High School Diploma or GED Certificate

60 semester hours of college credit

Job description

Lighthouse - Special Education Paraprofessional - 2026/2027

This position is a part of the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (Regional Program).

$2000.00 supplement in addition to base salary.

Overall Purpose

Works in a self-contained classroom environment under the direction of the special education teacher. The students’ disabilities range from mild to severe. Implement programming designed by the teacher for children in activities designed to promote social, physical, adaptive, and intellectual growth. Attend to children’s basic needs by feeding, dressing, lifting, changing and toilet training them. Assist the special education teacher with enforcing the rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.

Essential Functions

• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.
• Assists with the inventory, maintenance and care of equipment.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g., tube feeding, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Assists with managing the behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, car and/or bus loading/unloading, etc.), and responds to emergency and non-emergency situations for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintains confidentiality of students and other professional information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate required.
• 60 semester hours of college credit from an accredited educational institution or a passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment required.
• Successful experience in related area preferred.

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting (up to 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

Education/Training

Maintains all licenses and certifications.

Clearances

Criminal background check.