Paraprofessional - Special Ed

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

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools is hiring a Paraprofessional - Special Ed for Mount Zion High in Jonesboro, GA. Starting immediately, the role provides one-on-one support to students across classroom settings, assists with lesson activities, and helps prepare instructional materials.

The position is a 190-day, grade 16 role with a salary scale. Experience in special education and potential bilingual requirements for certain positions are noted.

Qualifications

• Requires paraprofessional background and classroom support experience.
• Two years of college coursework with a C or better at a GaPSC-accredited institution.
• Paraprofessional License eligibility to be pursued after hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to students in resource, self-contained, and regular classrooms.
• Assist with lesson activities, material prep, and basic instructional tasks.
• Support with routine record-keeping and school-wide supervision.
• Follow safety and behavior management guidelines as needed.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Bilingual experience

Education

Associate degree or higher

60 credit hours above remedial level

GaPSC Paraprofessional License eligibility

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides one-on-one academic support to exceptional education students (including those with severe and profound intellectual disabilities) at the elementary level. 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides one-on-one support to selected students in resource, self-contained, and regular classroom settings. 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.). 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.
Assists with routine record keeping, housekeeping; assists with school-wide supervision such as loading/unloading buses.

KEY JOB 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

Training and/or experience in special needs of disabled populations such as first aid, ability to perform a two person lift for students as needed, or behavior management preferred.

Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittent sitting, standing, or stooping. Moderate lifting or carrying; fifty (50) lbs. or less.

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

Paraprofessional - Special Ed

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Job Details

Job ID: 5903339

Application Deadline: Nov 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: FULL TIME

Salary: $23,910 to $33,252 Paid based on salary scale

Contact Information

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