Paraprofessional - Special Education

POINTE SOUTH MIDDLE; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools POINTE SOUTH MIDDLE in Jonesboro, GA seeks a Paraprofessional - Special Education to support exceptional education students across elementary levels.

Under general supervision, you will work one-on-one with students, assist with small-group activities, and help prepare instructional materials. Experience with students with diverse needs and ability to meet safety requirements is valued.

Starting date is immediate and position is full-time; salary ranges listed.

Qualifications

• GaPSC-accepted associate degree or higher required.
• Two years of college coursework (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) with grade C or better.
• GACE Paraprofessional Assessment passed or equivalent credential.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one support to eligible students in various settings.
• Assists with small-group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans.
• Prepares instructional materials and grades student work.
• Maintains routine records and assists with supervision and duties.

Skills

Bilingual experience

Paraprofessional experience

Education

GaPSC-accepted associate degree or higher

60 college hours / 90 quarter hours

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

Paraprofessional - Special Education

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This job is also posted in Clayton County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5831094
Application Deadline: Oct 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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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. 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.
• 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
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]