Paraprofessional - Special Education Pre-K

HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY; Hampton (GA); Vor Ort; USD 24.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hawthorne Elementary in Hampton, GA is seeking a Paraprofessional in Special Education Pre-K. You will support Pre-K students with disabilities, assist with instructional activities, and help prepare materials under the supervision of the teacher and principal.

Prior paraprofessional experience and GaPSC license eligibility are valued. Responsibilities include data collection, assisting with daily routines, and ensuring a safe, age-appropriate learning environment.

Qualifikationen

• Paraprofessional educator experience preferred.
• Bilingual or bicultural experience preferred for certain positions.
• Must hold or be eligible for GaPSC Paraprofessional License.

Aufgaben

• Assist Pre-K students with disabilities in classrooms and centers.
• Lead small groups and personalize instruction under teacher guidance.
• Prepare instructional materials and assist with data collection and assessments.

Kenntnisse

Paraprofessional experience

Bilingual experience

Ausbildung

Associate degree or higher

Two years of college coursework

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Jobbeschreibung

Paraprofessional - Special Education Pre-K

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Applicants: Please ensure that you upload all necessary documents and include all relevant information related to the position you are applying for. Please make sure that you are reading the job description in its entirety to align your documents and relevant information with the requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, supports assigned classroom and/or community-based Pre-K teachers in providing safe, age-appropriate and effective educational opportunities for PreK aged students with disabilities. This position reports to the Principal and designee or district-level Department of Exceptional Students’ leadership team members.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides support to identified Pre-K students with disabilities served in, special education Pre-K classrooms, GA Pre-K classrooms, community early learning centers, and Pre-K natural environments. Leads instructional activities prepared by the teacher with small groups and individual students. Assists with preparation of materials for instruction (including the copying/duplicating of materials, construction of bulletin boards, etc.). Assists in taking data collection and administering informal assessments to monitor students’ progress.

Performs special duties as required to meet the unique and individual needs of Pre-K age students with disabilities. These special duties include but are not limited to lifting students with limited mobility, assisting with toileting/personal hygiene, assisting with food preparation and feeding, supporting the implementation of medical procedures, implementing specialized behavior management techniques as directed and trained.

Assists with routine record keeping and housekeeping.

Assists with classroom and school-wide routines and management processes. These duties include but are not limited to assisting with student arrival and dismissal (e.g. bus unloading/loading, walking to classroom, etc.), monitoring students during meal times, monitoring students during rest times and completing cleaning and/or sanitizing tasks.

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.

• 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.

Paraprofessional - Special Education Pre-K

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This job is also posted in Clayton County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5979361
Application Deadline: Feb 02, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Nov 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Applicants: Please ensure that you upload all necessary documents and include all relevant information related to the position you are applying for. Please make sure that you are reading the job description in its entirety to align your documents and relevant information with the requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, supports assigned classroom and/or community-based Pre-K teachers in providing safe, age-appropriate and effective educational opportunities for PreK aged students with disabilities. This position reports to the Principal and designee or district-level Department of Exceptional Students’ leadership team members.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides support to identified Pre-K students with disabilities served in, special education Pre-K classrooms, GA Pre-K classrooms, community early learning centers, and Pre-K natural environments. Leads instructional activities prepared by the teacher with small groups and individual students. Assists with preparation of materials for instruction (including the copying/duplicating of materials, construction of bulletin boards, etc.). Assists in taking data collection and administering informal assessments to monitor students’ progress.

Performs special duties as required to meet the unique and individual needs of Pre-K age students with disabilities. These special duties include but are not limited to lifting students with limited mobility, assisting with toileting/personal hygiene, assisting with food preparation and feeding, supporting the implementation of medical procedures, implementing specialized behavior management techniques as directed and trained.

Assists with routine record keeping and housekeeping.

Assists with classroom and school-wide routines and management processes. These duties include but are not limited to assisting with student arrival and dismissal (e.g. bus unloading/loading, walking to classroom, etc.), monitoring students during meal times, monitoring students during rest times and completing cleaning and/or sanitizing tasks.

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: $23,910 to $33,252 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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• Email: [e-mail]

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