Paraprofessional - Special Education

Young World Physical Education; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 23,910 - 33,252; Full time

Job summary

Paraprofessional - Special Education position at Clayton County Public Schools Brown Elementary in Jonesboro, GA. Provides one-on-one academic support to exceptional education students under supervision, assisting teachers across elementary disciplines.

Starting Date: Immediately. Grade 16, 190-day position; salary from $23,910 to $33,252, with eligibility for Paraprofessional License and bilingual/bicultural considerations for some roles.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one support to selected students in various classroom settings.
• Assists with preparation of instructional materials and classroom activities.
• Performs duties to meet needs of specific student populations, including personal assistance and behavior management.

Education

Associate's degree or higher in any subject

Two years of college coursework (60/90 hours) with grade C or better

GaPSC Paraprofessional Assessment or GED/high school diploma

Job description

Paraprofessional - Special Education

Clayton County Public Schools BROWN ELEMENTARY - Jonesboro, Georgia (Open in Google Maps)

Job Details

Job ID: 5831460

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

Posted: Jul 14, 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 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:

• Hold an associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.


• OR 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 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.

Position Type: FULL TIME

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

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing


• 1058 Fifth Avenue


• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236


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