Paraprofessional - Special Ed-EBD

RIVERDALE MIDDLE; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverdale Middle School in Riverdale, Georgia seeks a Paraprofessional - Special Ed-EBD to provide academic support for elementary students, including those with emotional and behavioral disorders. Under supervision, you assist the classroom teacher and help implement lesson plans.

Duties include small-group or one-on-one activities, preparing instructional materials, and assisting with supervision and routine record keeping.

Qualifications

• Hold an associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.
• Two years of college coursework (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) above remedial level with grade C or better.
• Have passed the GaPSC Paraprofessional Assessment and hold a minimum high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students in resource, self-contained, and regular classrooms.
• Conduct small group or individual activities based on teacher lesson plans.
• Assist with preparation of instructional materials and classroom setups.
• Assist with supervision and routine school duties; lift or assist physically disabled students as needed.

Skills

Paraprofessional educator

Education

Associate degree or higher

Two years college coursework

GaPSC Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

Job Description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides academic support to exceptional education students at the elementary level, including those with emotional and behavioral disorders. 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.

Paraprofessional - Special Ed-EBD

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This job is also posted in Clayton County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5886962

Application Deadline: Nov 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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]