Paraprofessional - Special Ed

Atha Road Elementary School; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Atha Road Elementary School in Monroe, GA is seeking a Paraprofessional - Special Ed to support instructors and students with special needs in the regular classroom. The role includes implementing IEP plans, supervising students, monitoring behavior, and collaborating with the team.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 60 college credits, and passing the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. Strong communication, reliability, and ability to work with diverse learners are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 60 semester hours from an accredited institution.
• Passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom.
• Implement plans for instruction and monitor behavior during non-classroom time.
• Attend IEP meetings and provide information to school personnel.
• Provide first aid as needed and maintain student confidentiality.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 Semester hours

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

Paraprofessional - Special Ed

Walton County GA Atha Road Elementary School - MONROE, Georgia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Walton County GA

Job Details

Job ID: 5951264
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Overall Purpose

To provide support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non – classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings.

Essential Functions

• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. tube feeding, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Administers classroom assignments, test, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
• Assists students, individual or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. read stories, listen to students read, providing writing assistance, reinforce English lessons, provide spelling practice, facilitate activities, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, car and/or bus loading/unloading, etc.), and responds to emergency and non-emergency situations for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintains confidentiality of students and other professional information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Certificate required.

60 Semester hours of college credit from an accredited educational institution or

a passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment required.

Successful experience in job related area preferred.

Physical Requirements

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.

Education/Training

Maintains all licenses and certifications.

Clearances

CriminalBackground Check

FLSA Status/Work Calendar

Non-Exempt/182

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $20,250 to $36,000 Per Year