Paraprofessional - Special Education-MOID

Young World Physical Education; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 25,142 - 26,564; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools in Jonesboro, GA is seeking a Paraprofessional for Special Education-MOID to support elementary students with complexities in learning. The role assists teachers, prepares instructional materials, and helps with classroom activities and supervision.

The position requires an associate’s degree or two years of college, or completion of the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. Salary ranges from $25,142.70 to $26,563.90, with potential for experience-based steps.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.
• 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.
• Passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment and hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides 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 and routine record keeping; school-wide supervision as needed.

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Two (2) years of college coursework

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

Paraprofessional - Special Education-MOID

Clayton County Public Schools – Jonesboro Middle, Jonesboro, Georgia

Job Details

• Job ID: 5838857
• Application Deadline: Oct 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides academic support to exceptional education students (including those with moderate 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 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.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

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

Contact Information

• Applicant Account, Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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