Paraprofessional - Special Ed-FMID/MID

Clayton County Public Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools NORTHCUTT ELEMENTARY - Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a Paraprofessional to provide one-on-one academic support for students with special needs at the elementary level. You will assist the classroom teacher, prepare instructional materials, and help with record-keeping and supervision across settings.

The role requires GaPSC paraprofessional eligibility or a formal education pathway, with bilingual/bicultural experience preferred for some positions.

Qualifications

• Hold an associate degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted institution.
• Two years of college coursework (60 semester or 90 quarter hours) above remedial level with grade C or better.
• Passed GACE Paraprofessional Assessment; high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one support to students in resource, self-contained, and regular classrooms.
• Conducts small group or individual activities per teacher lesson plans.
• Assists with preparation of instructional materials and grading tasks.
• Performs duties for special needs student populations and basic behavior management.
• Assists with routine record-keeping and school-wide supervision like bus loading/unloading.

Education

Associate degree or higher in any subject (GaPSC-accepted)

Two years of college coursework with grade C or better

Passed GACE Paraprofessional Assessment; high school diploma or GED

Job description

Paraprofessional - Special Ed-FMID/MID

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Job Details

Job ID: 5943456
Application Deadline: Dec 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides one-on-one academic support to exceptional education students (including those with functional and/or mild 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.
  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

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
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