Paraprofessional - PBIS/ISS - Elementary School

UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Macon, Georgia is seeking an ISS Paraprofessional to support students in the in-school suspension program and assist with PBIS implementation. Reports to the Principal and collaborates with support staff to maintain progress records.

The role requires an associate degree and involves crisis intervention, behavior guidance, and close coordination with teachers and counselors. Full-time, on-site with a structured school setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate degree or 60 semester hours.
• Crisis intervention may require physical restraints.
• Full-time position with regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction and guidance to ISS students.
• Maintain discipline in the ISS room and follow program structure.
• Coordinate with school counselors, social workers, and psychologists.
• Assist with implementing PBIS/ISS program strategies.
• Prepare records and report progress as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Paraprofessional - PBIS/ISS - Elementary School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5972999
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: ISS Paraprofessional
Reports To: Principal
Salary: Grade 111D
Summary Description of Classification: Provides individually oriented instruction and guidance to students assigned to the in-school suspension program. Assists the principal in the implementation of the school’s Positive Behavior Intervention Support plan to support the district’s mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide and facilitate individual and group activities designed to assist ISS students in:
• Accepting responsibility for their behavior.
• Changing that behavior.
• Developing and carrying out plans designed to increase self-management skills.
• Provide supportive instructional services by:
• Assisting students who may need help in completing daily classroom assignments or in applying essential academic skills.
• Coordinating students’ classroom assignments with their regular classroom teachers to assure continuity of classroom assignments.
• Maintain discipline in the ISS room along with the structure established for the ISS Program.
• Coordinate with student support staff in order to provide the needed services. Student support staff are defined as school counselor, school social worker, and school psychologist.
• Provide assistance to student support staff in implementing a comprehensive program of alternative strategies designed to prevent and minimize the frequency of inappropriate student behavior.
• Refer to support staff those students who are in need of further counseling.
• Work cooperatively with the Director of Special Instruction to assure that the school system’s due process procedures are followed if a special education student is to be considered for placement in the ISS Program.
• Maintain current records regarding students’ academic and behavioral progress, attendance, and other written information required for the school system and the state.
• Complete and submit as required by the building principal such reports and other information required for program implementation and evaluation.
• Take precautions to protect records, materials, and equipment.
• Maintain regular attendance and follow procedures established by the Principal if illness necessitates being absent.
• Meet the requirements of the classroom paraprofessional job description in the context of the In School Suspension Program.

Education, Training and Experience: Minimum of an Associate degree, the equivalent of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours from an accredited institution.
Certificate and License Requirements: None
Physical Demands: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing). Ability to move around the classroom including stooping, bending, standing for extended periods and moving objects and materials. Crisis intervention may require participating in physical restraints.
Special Requirements: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $17.59 to $19.11 Per Year

Contact Information

• Bibb County School District
• Human Resources Department
• 484 Mulberry Street, Suite 501
• Macon, Georgia 31216
• Phone: [phone]