Paraprofessional - Special Education

Young World Physical Education; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 24,231 - 26,325; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement System membership

Personal and sick leave

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Macon, Georgia is looking for a Full-Time Classroom Assistant to help provide a well-organized learning environment. The role involves assisting with classroom activities, supervising students, and supporting their learning through technology.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, and a strong understanding of child development. Benefits include health insurance and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or sixty (60) semester hours required.
• Some experience working with children preferred.
• Experience working with computers and instructional software desired.

Responsibilities

• Conducts small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans.
• Checks, reviews, and/or grades student classwork and homework.
• Monitors student behavior in classroom and playground.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Skill in computer operation

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate clearly

Education

Associate's degree or 60 semester hours

Tools

Instructional software

Job description

Starting Date: Jul 23, 2026

Job Summary

This position assists in providing well organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can learn subject matter and develop skills through the use of small group instruction and computer-assisted learning.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This job has/has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher.
• Assists with the supervision of students.
• Assists students with the operation of computers and the use of selected software.
• Checks, reviews, and/or grades student classwork, homework, and tests; observes and reports on students' performance?including their progress, weaknesses, special needs, etc.
• Assists with routine classroom record keeping.
• Assists with the preparation of materials for instruction (including copying and duplicating materials, constructing displays and bulletin boards, setting up and operating audio/visual materials/equipment, computers, etc.).
• Observes child behavior and reports observations as necessary.
• Assists students with classwork; works with children in need of special attention on an individual basis as needed.
• Monitors student behavior in classroom, cafeteria, playground, etc., as necessary.
• Performs clerical tasks and duties as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Associate’s degree or sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours required. Some experience working with children preferred. Experience working with computers and instructional software desired. Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of child development.
• Knowledge of the use and operation of computers and instructional software.
• Some knowledge of teaching and instruction methods.
• Skill in performing clerical tasks.
• Skill in computer operation.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.?
• Ability to type.
• Ability to direct children in small instructional groups.
• Ability to instruct, give directions to, and provide guidance to children.
• Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with students, teachers, parents, and school employees.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work under close supervision.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Certification, License and Special Requirements

• GaPSC Clearance Certification

Salary / Terms / Benefits

• 182 day work year; 7.5 hours per day
• Salary: Grade 111 – Placement on salary schedule based on years or experience. Up to ten (10) years allowed. The stated salary range reflects the opportunity for pay over the course of the employee’s tenure. The top pay is not a potential starting salary.
• Excellent benefits package (including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; employee assistance program); personal and sick leave; membership in State Retirement System.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.59 to $19.11 Per Hour

BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete list of physical demands associated with the position can be obtained from HR

Contact Information

• Bibb County School District
• Human Resources Department
• 484 Mulberry Street, Suite 501
• Macon, Georgia 31216
• Phone: [phone]