Paraprofessional Elementary Instructional Support

To Be Announced; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 19,218 - 27,371; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Paraprofessional for Elementary Instructional Support. This full-time role involves assisting students and reinforcing classroom instruction under a professional educator’s guidance. Applicants should have at least 60 college hours or pass the GACE assessment, as well as maintain a Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate. The position offers an hourly wage of $16.91 and requires regular attendance, communication skills, and participation in student management activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 60 semester/100 quarter hours of eligible college hours or passing GACE test.
• Must maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate with in-service training.
• Routine physical activities required for job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist students under the direction of a professional educator.
• Conduct classroom activities based on teacher lesson plans.
• Assist with student assessment and maintain records.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Instructional strategies

Student management

Education

60 semester/100 quarter hours of eligible college hours

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Paraprofessional Elementary Instructional Support

Job ID: 4971560

Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.

Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.

WE recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

POSITION TITLE:

Paraprofessional, Elem. Instructional Support

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

SALARY:

$16.91 hourly

WORK DAYS:

190

LOCATION:

To Be Announced

REPORTS TO:

Principal

This posting is to recruit for existing vacancies and/or positions that become available at our various schools.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The job of Elementary Instructional Support Paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of assisting students under the direction of a professional educator and providing instructional support by reinforcing the teacher’s instruction in the classroom.

Requirements

1. Educational Level: Minimum 60 semester/100 quarter hours of eligible college hours OR passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Test (https://www.gace.es.pearson.com). If submitting GACE scores, you will also need to provide verification of completion of a HS diploma or GED.
2. Certification/License: Must maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate which include in-service training related to position.
3. Experience: None.
4. Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.
5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; student management.

Essential Duties

1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
2. Conducts small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher.
3. Assists with supervision of students.
4. Assists with student assessment, grading work and test and collecting data on student progress.
5. Assists with routine record keeping.
6. Assists with the preparation of materials for instruction.
7. Locates, operates, and returns equipment required for classroom activities.
8. Assists with classroom housekeeping.
9. Assists in the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.
10. Assists with school-wide supervision, such as loading/unloading buses.
11. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Kevin Shirley , Applicant Tracking Specialist
• Muscogee County Public Education Center
• Email: [e-mail]