Paraprofessional - Special Education

KING ELEMENTARY; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools - King Elementary in College Park, GA is seeking a Paraprofessional Educator to provide one-on-one support to exceptional education students in elementary settings.

The role requires an associate degree or higher, completion of 60 semester hours, and passing the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment; related experience is desirable. Starting date is immediate; salary range is $23,910 to $33,252, full-time, 190 days. Open until Nov 10, 2026.

Qualifications

• Hold an associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.
• Have completed two years of college coursework with a grade of C or better at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.
• Have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment and hold a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one support to selected students in resource, self-contained, and regular classrooms.
• Conducts small group or individual activities based on teacher lesson plans.
• Assists with preparation of instructional materials and grading work.
• Performs duties to meet needs of students (e.g., assisting with mobility, personal hygiene, behavior management).
• Assists with routine record keeping and school-wide supervision.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Bilingual experience (desirable)

Education

Associate degree or higher

60+ semester hours / 90+ quarter hours

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides one-on-one academic support to exceptional education students (including those with severe and profound 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.
• 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

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 Education

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Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: FULL TIME

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

Application Deadline: Nov 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Job ID: 5877239

Contact Information

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