Paraprofessional - Special Education Interrelated

RIVERDALE ELEMENTARY; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools at RIVERDALE ELEMENTARY in Riverdale, GA seeks a Paraprofessional - Special Education Interrelated, immediately starting to support classroom teachers and students with disabilities. Duties include assisting with instruction, materials prep, and student supervision.

The role requires specific education milestones (associate's degree or higher, or two years of college, or GACE Paraprofessional with HS diploma).

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional experience serving school-age children desirable.
• Bilingual or bicultural experience required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Conducts small group or individual activities based on teacher lesson plans.
• Assists with preparation of instructional materials and bulletin boards.
• Performs duties for special needs populations, including assisting with hygiene and behavior management.
• Types and processes correspondence, reports, circulation, and catalog cards; operates circulation system.
• Assists in inventory of materials and equipment and supports media center operations in absence of the media specialist.
• Supports school-wide supervision such as loading/unloading buses.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Bilingual experience (optional)

Education

Associate's degree or higher in any subject

Two years of college coursework (60 semester hours/90 quarter hours)

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment or higher with HS diploma or GED

Job description

Paraprofessional - Special Education Interrelated

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Job Details

Job ID: 5930708
Application Deadline: Dec 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, serves as a support to the assigned classroom teacher or instructional area in providing educational opportunities for each student within Special Education. This position reports to the Principal or designee.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

Types and processes correspondence, reports, orders, circulation, and catalog cards. Operates the computerized circulation system and records. Files catalog cards, vertical file material, and order cards. Assists in inventory of materials and equipment. Assumes responsibility for operation of the media center and supervision of students in the approved absence of the media specialist

Assists with routine record keeping, housekeeping; assists with school-wide supervision such as loading/unloading buses.

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

One of the below requirements must be met:

• 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

Training and/or experience in special needs of disabled populations such as first aid, ability to perform a two person lift for students as needed, or behavior management preferred.

Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittent sitting, standing, or stooping. Moderate lifting or carrying; fifty (50) lbs. or less.

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: $25,142.70 to $26,563.90 Paid based on salary scale

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
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