Paraprofessional - Special Education Pre-K (Community)

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

Job summary

Youth World Physical Education in Georgia seeks a Paraprofessional - Special Education Pre-K (Community) to support Pre‑K teachers and students with disabilities in classroom and community settings, ensuring safe, age‑appropriate learning.

Responsibilities include guiding small groups, preparing instructional materials, collecting progress data, and assisting with routines, meals, and supervision as trained.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in any subject or two years of college with required grades.
• GaPSC‑accepted qualification or GACE Paraprofessional score (as applicable).
• Experience in supporting Pre-K or special education students is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional activities for small groups and individuals.
• Prepare materials for instruction and assist with bulletin boards.
• Assist with data collection and informal assessments to monitor progress.
• Support with routines, meals, arrival/dismissal, and housekeeping.
• Provide help with basic needs and safety as trained (lifting, toileting, hygiene).

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Bilingual or bicultural

Student support

Education

Associate degree or higher

Two years of college coursework (60/90)

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

Paraprofessional - Special Education Pre-K (Community)

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 Pre‑K aged students with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Lead instructional activities prepared by the teacher with small groups and individual students.
• Assist with preparation of materials for instruction (including copying/duplicating materials and constructing bulletin boards).
• Assist with data collection and administering informal assessments to monitor students’ progress.
• Perform special duties as required to meet the unique and individual needs of Pre‑K age students with disabilities, such as lifting limited‑mobility students, assisting with toileting/personal hygiene, food preparation and feeding, implementing medical procedures, and specialized behavior‑management techniques as directed and trained.
• Assist with routine record keeping and housekeeping.
• Assist with classroom and school‑wide routines and management processes (e.g., student arrival and dismissal, monitoring students during meal and rest times, completing cleaning and sanitizing tasks).

Key Job Requirements

• Either hold an associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC‑accepted accredited institution; or have completed two years of college coursework (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) above remedial level with a grade of “C” or better at a GaPSC‑accepted accredited institution; or 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 (the Certification Team will apply for the license upon hire).
• 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 pounds or less.

Field(s)/Endorsement(s)

• PARAPROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR

Position Type: FULL TIME

Salary: $23,910 to $33,252 – paid based on salary scale

NOTE: This is a grade 16, 190‑day position that starts at a step 6 and pays for experience up to a step 8.