Paraprofessional - Special Education

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

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Paraprofessional - Special Education in Riverdale, Georgia. This role provides one-on-one academic support to exceptional education students and assists the classroom teacher in providing educational opportunities.

The ideal candidate should hold an associate's degree and have experience in supporting students with disabilities. Salary ranges from $23,910 to $33,252 based on experience, with full-time employment opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Hold an associate's degree or higher in any subject.
• Have completed two years of college coursework with a grade of 'C' or better.
• Have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to exceptional education students.
• Conduct small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans.
• Assist with preparation of instructional materials.

Skills

Bilingual or bicultural experience

Paraprofessional experience

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Completed two years of college coursework

Passed GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Must hold a high school diploma or GED

Job description

Paraprofessional - Special Education

Clayton County Public Schools POINTE SOUTH ELEMENTARY - Riverdale, Georgia

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5772326
• Application Deadline: Sep 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Jun 10, 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.
• Makes recommendations or decisions, which usually affect the classroom.

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.

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]