Paraprofessional, Special Education Behavior Disorder

Young World Physical Education; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 28,309; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Columbus, Georgia is seeking a Paraprofessional for Special Education Behavior Disorder. This full-time position offers an hourly salary of $20.55 for 190 workdays, assisting teaching personnel in supervising and instructing students with behavioral disorders. The ideal candidate will have at least 60 eligible college hours or pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. Knowledge of classroom management and effective communication is essential. Interested applicants should reach out via email for further details.

Qualifications

• Must maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate and complete required in-service training.
• Routine physical activities required to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Successful certification in Protective Restraint Training.

Responsibilities

• Assists classroom teacher in the preparation and implementation of instructional programs.
• Implements positive behavior intervention strategies for students with special needs.
• Performs clerical functions for the purpose of supporting the teacher.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Classroom management skills

Education

Minimum 60 semester/100 quarter hours of eligible college hours

Job description

Paraprofessional, Special Education Behavior Disorder

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Job Details

Job ID: 4971983

Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 28, 2025

Job Description

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.

Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.

WE recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

POSITION TITLE:

Paraprofessional, Special Education, Behavior Disorder

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

SALARY:

$20.55 hourly

WORK DAYS:

190

LOCATION:

To Be Determined

REPORTS TO:

Principal

This posting is to recruit for existing vacancies and/or positions that become available at our various schools.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The job of Paraprofessional, Behavior Disorder is done for the purpose/s of assisting assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of students; performing classroom clerical tasks; and assisting students by meeting special health care needs and developing students; daily living and behavioral skills.

Qualifications

1. Educational Level: Minimum 60 semester/100 quarter hours of eligible college hours OR passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Test (https://www.gace.es.pearson.com). If submitting GACE scores, you will also need to provide verification of completion of a HS diploma or GED.
2. Certification/License: Must maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate which includes in-service training related to position.
3. Experience: None.
4. Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.
5. Training: Assignment will require successful certification in Protective Restraint Training.
6. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; classroom management skills.

Essential Duties

1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
2. Assists the classroom teacher in the preparation and implementation of instructional programs in accordance with lesson plans.
3. Assists classroom teacher with the record keeping process and data collection.
4. Participates in school functions, field trips and extracurricular activities as indicated under the direction of the teacher.
5. Participates in on-going in-service training.
6. Assists with hall duty and bus loading and unloading as directed.
7. Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or administrator in providing records/materials.
8. Implements positive behavior intervention strategies and emergency behavior interventions for students with autism providing a safe and positive learning environment.
9. Intervenes in emergency situation involving aggressive or uncontrolled behavior of students providing a safe and positive learning environment.
10. Administers assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, food preparation, etc. and other delegated medical procedures) as required for assigned students.
11. Assists with the movement of students from one area of the school to another or to a specialized position.
12. Assists with instruction, positioning, and therapy as directed by related service personnel.
13. Assists in maintaining a sanitary environment and handles body fluids following universal procedures.
14. Assists in implementing community based instruction or community/campus based skills training without direct on-site supervision in accordance with State guidelines.
15. Monitors the classroom during teacher’s participation in IEP meetings or other activities/planning which require the teacher to be out of the room.
16. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Kevin Shirley , Applicant Tracking Specialist
• Muscogee County Public Education Center
• Email: [e-mail]