Paraprofessional - Special Ed-Autism

MOUNT ZION ELEMENTARY; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools - Mount Zion Elementary in Jonesboro, Georgia is seeking a Paraprofessional for Special Education (Autism). The role supports students under the supervision of a classroom teacher across various settings and responsibilities include preparing instructional materials and assisting with behavior management.

Requirements include an associate degree or higher (or two years of college with GPA C or better) or passing the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional experience with school age children preferred.
• Bilingual or bicultural experience required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Support selected students in resource, self-contained, and regular classrooms.
• Lead small group or individual activities based on teacher plans.
• Prepare instructional materials and assist with record-keeping and supervision as needed.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Bilingual or bicultural experience

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Two years of college coursework (60 sem hours/90 quarter hours)

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment or higher

Job description

Paraprofessional - Special Ed-Autism

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Job Details

Job ID: 5933710

Application Deadline: Dec 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides academic support to exceptional education students (including those on the autism spectrum) 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 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.

  OR 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. OR 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.

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
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• Email: [e-mail]