Paraprofessional - PEC/Interrelated

Springdale Elementary School; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 1,800 - 2,300; Full time

Job summary

Bibb County Public Schools - Springdale Elementary School in Macon, Georgia seeks a Paraprofessional to assist the teacher in providing comprehensive educational and functional training to students with disabilities. Under supervision, you will support instruction, monitor behavior, prepare materials, supervise during activities, and help with health, safety and confidentiality in accordance with district policy.

Starting date is To Be Determined.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework or equivalent; transcripts required.
• Highly Qualified Paraprofessional as per district standards.
• Ability to work under supervision with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in maintaining an effective learning environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Ability to follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Discipline management

Education

Two years of college

Job description

Paraprofessional - PEC/Interrelated

Bibb County Public Schools SPRINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Macon, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5905085
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision of the classroom teacher, perform duties of assisting the teacher with providing comprehensive educational and functional training to students with disabilities.

REPORTS TO: Principal

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Bibb County Public Schools

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Highly Qualified Paraprofessional
• Two years of college, sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours - College Transcripts or degree must be submitted as evidence of education. (REQUIRED)

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of basic subject matters such as arithmetic, English, grammar, and art.
• Knowledge of the practices of teaching.
• Knowledge of the operation of equipment and teaching aides utilized in the classroom.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to get along well with residents, students, prisoners, and/or staff.
• Ability to maintain discipline and control disruptive behavior.
• Ability to observe, assess, and accurately report the behavior of others.
• Ability to learn rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Assists teacher in maintaining an effective learning environment.
• 2. Follows teacher's directions to maintain a clean and orderly learning environment.
• 3. Effectively monitors behavior according to behavior modification and intervention plans.
• 4. Maintains awareness of student's whereabouts and assignments.
• 5. Provides the appropriate level of supervision of students during recreational periods, bus duty, field trips, and other assigned periods.
• 6. Continuously monitors the health and safety of students and becomes thoroughly familiar with their behavior and disabilities. Reports unusual symptoms to professional staff.
• 7. Assists in providing direct academic, supportive,and functional instruction to students as directed by the assigned teacher.
• 8. Makes or modifies instructional materials as specified by the assigned teacher and within the established timelines.
• 9. Operates duplicating machines and other equipment as needed to produce or reproduce program related materials.
• 10. Provides appropriate physical care of assigned students to maintain their cleanliness, safety and comfort by providing appropriate instruction and direct assistance with toileting, dressing, and feeding (with utensils or tube feeding).
• 11. Consistently complies with departmental regulations on confidentiality.
• 12. Refer parents to the assigned teacher when they have questions or concerns.
• 13. Display appropriate interpersonal skills with teacher, staff and students.
• 14. Notify school and teacher as much in advance as possible when it is necessary to be absent.
• 15. Reports to assigned classrooms and duty stations as required by school schedule.
• 16. Dress professionally for the job.
• 17. Attend Professional Learning and in-service classes as required by the school or PEC.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Some positions require the ability to move wheelchairs and related equipment and to assist in the relocation of students. Bending, walking and lifting is required.

SALARY/TERMS/BENEFITS:

• 182day work year; 7.5 hours per day
• Salary: Grade 111– Placement on salary schedule based on years of experience. Up to ten (10) years allowed. The stated salary range reflects the opportunity for pay over the course of the employee’s tenure. The top pay is not a potential starting salary.
• Excellent benefits package (including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; employee assistance program); personal and sick leave; membership in State Retirement System.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete an online application.
• Submit professional certificates, transcripts, and three (3) professional evaluations and/or reference letters respective to this position.
• Submit a resume and cover letter.
• Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications will be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.

BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete list of physical demands associated with the position can be obtained from HR.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $17.59 to $22.87 Per Year

Contact Information

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