Paraprofessional

KEMP ELEMENTARY; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemp Elementary, part of Clayton County Public Schools, is seeking a Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers and student learning across various programs. The role involves assisting with instruction, materials preparation, and student supervision under general supervision.

Qualified candidates may hold an associate degree or higher, or complete two years of college with GaPSC-accepted coursework, or pass the paraprofessional assessment.

Qualifications

• Must hold an associate’s degree or higher from a GaPSC-accepted institution.
• Two years of college coursework (60 sem hrs or 90 qtr hrs) above remedial level.
• Must pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment or hold a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students in resource, self-contained, regular classrooms or in-school suspension settings.
• Assist with preparing materials for instruction and classroom activities.
• Operate and assist with media center tasks and clerical duties.
• Support school-wide supervision and routine record keeping.

Skills

Bilingual experience

Student support

Instructional assistance

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Two years of college coursework

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Paraprofessional license eligibility

Job description

Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5955819
Application Deadline: Jan 09, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision serves as a support to the assigned classroom teacher or instructional area in providing educational opportunities for each student within various disciplines (Media, Special Education, Bilingual, Pre-K, Band, Remedial programs etc.) This position reports to the Principal or designee.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides support to selected students in resource, self-contained, regular classroom and/or in school suspension settings, etc. Conducts small group or individual classroom activities with students based on lesson plans developed by the teacher. Provides language translations service as needed. Assists with preparation of materials for instruction (including the copying/duplicating of materials, construction of bulletin boards, grading work, etc.). Performs special duties as required for meeting the unique needs of specific student populations; e.g., lifting physically disabled students, toileting/personal hygiene assistance, using physical restraints or other specialized behavior management techniques.

Types and processes correspondence, reports, orders, circulation, and catalog cards. Operates the computerized circulation system and records. Files catalog cards, vertical file material, and order cards. Assists in the inventory of materials and equipment. Assumes responsibility for the operation of the media center and supervision of students in the approved absence of the media specialist.

Assists with routine record keeping, housekeeping; assists with school-wide supervision such as loading/unloading buses.

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must meet one of the following requirements:

1. Hold an associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.
2. Have completed two (2) years of college coursework (sixty [60] semester hours or [90] quarter hours) above the remedial level with a grade of “C” or better at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.
3. Have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment and hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Paraprofessional experience serving school age children desirable. *Bilingual or bicultural experience required for certain positions.

Makes recommendations or decisions, which usually affect the classroom.

Must hold or be eligible for a GaPSC-issued Paraprofessional License. Eligibility is based on the education requirements outlined in Formal Education. Note: The Certification Team will apply for the Paraprofessional License upon hire.

Field(s)/Endorsement(s):

• PARAPROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR

NOTE: This is a grade 16, 190-day position that starts at a step 6 and pays for experience up to a step 8.

Position Type: FULL TIME

Salary: $25,142.70 to $26,563.90 Paid based on salary scale

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]