One-on-One Paraprofessional

YOSS, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

YOSS, Inc. in Georgia seeks a One-on-One Special Education Paraprofessional to support instructional programs and assist in supervising and caring for students with special needs in general education or self-contained classrooms and on the bus.

The position is primarily located in Bibb County with transportation to and from. The paraprofessional will implement IEP goals, monitor student behavior, and communicate progress to school personnel while providing assistance in daily activities and

Qualifications

• Two years of college, Associates degree or passing score on paraprofessional GACE exam.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, sit, climb, and lift items of approximately 20 pounds throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities, assignments and materials under the direction of the supervising teacher to support and reinforce classroom objectives and meet IEP goals.
• Assist students with personal hygiene and care needs as required (e.g., diapering, lifting, transitions).
• Attend meetings and in-service trainings to stay informed about job functions.
• Communicate progress with supervising instructional staff and health care professionals to implement IEP objectives.
• Escort students to and from classrooms, bus stops, and other activities to ensure safe arrivals and departures.
• Implement research-based interventions under supervision to reinforce learning concepts.

Education

Two years of college or associates degree

Passing score on paraprofessional GACE exam

Job description

Job Detail - One-on-One Paraprofessional Posted on : 06/11/2026

Job Location: Central Office

Category: Classified

Job Description:

Job Summary

The job of One-on-One Special Education Paraprofessional is done for the purposes of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs in the general education setting or in a self-contained classroom and on the bus; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel. This postion is primarily located in Bibb County with transportation to and from.

Essential Functions

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)

• Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students.
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting student needs in the classroom.
• Assists students (e.g. diapering, lifting, transitioning from desk to wheel chair etc.…) for the purpose of attending to the student’s personal hygiene and care needs.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives.
• Escorts student (e.g. bathroom, classroom, community etc.…) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from a destination.
• Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, research based interventions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to the student in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring the student’s access to his/her least restrictive environment.
• Supervises individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. community field trips, hallways, bus loading areas, cafeteria, parking lots, classrooms, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Prepares the learning environment to allow the student to participate in classroom activities.
• Supervises and escorts the student during any and all emergency drills or during actual emergencies for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment.
• Attends any problem solving/IEP meeting and provides input as to the student’s progress for the purpose of maintaining a whole student approach to his/her education.
• Collects data on the student’s IEP goals for the purpose of maintaining accurate records and engaging in data based decision making.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities, as assigned by the supervising teacher, Principal, or Special Education Director.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of college, Associates degree or passing score on paraprofessional GACE exam
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, sit, climb, and lift items of approximately 20 pounds throughout the workday

Preferred Qualifications

Three years or more experience working with students with disabilities

Qualification Required: Please see qualifications above