Paraprofessional, Special Education

Metter; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanier County Schools is seeking paraprofessionals for Special Education. The role supports instructional activities, assists in supervising students, and helps with data collection and materials preparation.

The candidate must hold a Georgia paraprofessional certificate or be willing to obtain one. The position is 190 days per year and reports to the Principal. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Paraprofessional Certificate is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary for working with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision of students at all times.
• Assists with instruction under supervising teacher’s plans.
• Supports students with disabilities in toileting needs if needed.
• Maintains professional conduct and adheres to policies.
• Assists in small group or individual instruction and data collection.
• Helps with routine record keeping and materials preparation.
• Locates, procures and returns equipment and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Paraprofessional Certificate

Job description

Job Detail - Paraprofessional, Special Education Posted on : 09/14/2026

Job Location: Lanier County Elementary School

Category: Paraprofessional

Job Description:

Lanier County Schools is seeking to hire multiple paraprofessionals. The candidate must hold a valid Georgia paraprofessional certificate, or be willing to obtain one. For additional information, see the job description below. Please contact, Patrick Jordan, LCES Principal, at [e-mail] or [phone] for questions. The Lanier County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, ethnicity, age, national origin, gender, creed, or disability.

PARAPROFESSIONAL, SPECIAL EDUCATION

Lanier County Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

TITLE: Paraprofessional, Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma or GED

2. Valid Paraprofessional Certificate

3. Effective communication skills, oral and written

4. Good interpersonal skills

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above qualifications.

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or other authorized administrators

WORK YEAR: 190 Days

JOB GOAL: Supervision of assigned students and assistance in the facilitation of the instructional program as directed.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Lanier County Board of Education

EVALUATION: This position will be evaluated annually by the supervising Principal.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

General Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of internet, email, and other computer applications as applicable to job responsibilities.
• Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
• Complies with school, system, state, and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics for Educators, as related to job requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material; adheres to chain of command.
• Acts in a professional manner and maintains a professional attitude towards the public and colleagues.
• Maintains a professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities.
• Maintains and improves knowledge and skills to promote proficiency in the operations of an organized, modern, updated, and efficient school.
• Participates in professional organizations and staff development activities and applies what is learned to the job.
• Monitors compliance with policies and laws concerning area of responsibility.
• Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job responsibilities and performs routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.
• Participates with other system personnel in planning and decision-making meetings.
• Communicates vision and mission to school personnel as appropriate.
• Enhances the climate of the building and the morale of colleagues.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides adequate supervision of students at all times.
• Physically able to lift a student of 40 lbs. without assistance, perform a two person lift for students on 60 lbs. and stamina to perform essential duties.
• Assists with toileting needs of students with disabilities, if needed.
• Disciplines students with fairness and equity.
• Conducts small group and individual instruction according to supervising teacher’s lesson plans.
• Assists in student assessment, grading assignments, and data collection.
• Assists in routine record keeping.
• Prepares instructional materials according to supervising teacher’s lesson plans.
• Locates, procures, operates, and returns needed equipment.
• Assists in routine classroom responsibilities.
• Assists in ordering and inventorying classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor and/or superintendent.

Qualification Required: See Job Description