Paraprofessional - Elementary (K-5)

Clayton County Public Schools; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools Pointe South Elementary in Riverdale, Georgia is seeking an Elementary Paraprofessional (K-5) to assist teachers and support student learning. The position starts immediately and reports to the Principal or designee.

The role requires one of several educational pathways (associate degree or higher, two years of college coursework, or GACE/paraprofessional credentials) and may require bilingual/bicultural experience for certain postings.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher from GaPSC-accepted institution.
• Two years of college coursework (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) with grade of C or better.
• GACE Paraprofessional Assessment or high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Paraprofessional License eligibility; GaPSC will apply upon hire.
• Experience serving school-age children is desirable.
• Bilingual or bicultural experience for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Conducts small group or individual activities based on lesson plans.
• Prepares materials for instruction and assists with grading.
• Operates circulation system and records; assists in media center in absence of media specialist.
• Assists with routine records and school-wide supervision (e.g., loading/unloading buses).
• Performs other duties as required to support the program.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Bilingual experience

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Two years of college coursework

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment or high school diploma/GED

Job description

Paraprofessional - Elementary (K-5)

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This job is also posted in Clayton County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5965084
Application Deadline: Jan 20, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

TheElementary Paraprofessional provides student assistance forK-5 students under professional guidance and supervision ofK-5 teachers in the district. Elementary paraprofessionals work with children individually or in small groups by providing basic instruction in abilities and skills developmentally appropriate to the student. Elementary paraprofessionals are also responsible for assisting the teachers in a variety of settings and with a variety of scheduled activities for the successful operation of theprogram.This position reports to the Principal or designee.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:

Conducts small group or individual classroom activities with students based on lesson plans developed by the teacher. Assists with preparation of materials for instruction (including the copying/duplicating of materials, construction of bulletin boards, grading work, etc.).

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 inventory of materials and equipment. Assumes responsibility for 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:

One of the below requirements must be met:

• 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: $23,910 to $33,252 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]

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