Paraprofessional - Special Ed-Autism

RIVERDALE MIDDLE; Riverdale (GA); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Riverdale Middle in Georgia is seeking a paraprofessional educator to support elementary students, including those on the autism spectrum, under supervision to assist teachers and broaden educational opportunities. The role involves assisting with small group and individual activities, preparing materials, and helping with behavior management and safety.

Qualifications include an associate degree or higher from a GaPSC-accepted institution, two years of college coursework, and passing the GACE

Formación

• Requires an associate degree or higher from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.
• Two years of college coursework (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) above remedial level with a grade of C or better.
• Must pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment and hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Bilingual or bicultural experience is desirable for certain positions.

Responsabilidades

• Provide support to selected students in resource, self-contained, and regular classroom settings.
• Conduct small group or individual activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher.
• Assist with preparation of instructional materials and housekeeping duties for the classroom.
• Assist with routine record keeping and school-wide supervision as needed.

Conocimientos

Paraprofessional experience

Bilingual or bicultural experience

Educación

Associate degree or higher (GaPSC-accepted)

60/90 credit hours above remedial level

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment pass + high school diploma or GED

Paraprofessional License eligibility

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

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.


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.

Position Type

FULL TIME

Salary

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5980447

Application Deadline: Feb 03, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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]