Paraprofessional - Special Education Self Contained

Monroe Elementary School; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Elementary School in Walton County, GA seeks a Paraprofessional in a Special Education Self Contained classroom to assist the licensed teacher with instruction, behavior support, and student supervision in a safe learning environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 60 college hours or a passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment, and prior related experience. This full-time role offers non-exempt status and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 60 college hours from an accredited institution or passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Successful experience in related area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements behavioral plans under supervision for students with behavior disorders.
• Assist with transferring and personal care for students with physical disabilities.
• Assist with inventory and care of classroom equipment.
• Provide first aid and basic medical assistance as needed.
• Help manage student behavior and maintain classroom safety.
• Monitor students across settings to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and staff information.

Skills

Behavior management

Assisting with physical needs

First aid

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 college hours

Passing score on GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

Paraprofessional - Special Education Self Contained

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This job is also posted in Walton County GA

Job Details

Job ID: 5899181

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Overall Purpose

Works in a self-contained classroom environment under the direction of the special education teacher. The students’ disabilities range from mild to severe. Implement programming designed by the teacher for children in activities designed to promote social, physical, adaptive, and intellectual growth. Attend to children’s basic needs by feeding, dressing, lifting, changing and toilet training them. Assist the special education teacher with enforcing the rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.

Essential Functions

• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.


• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs to include, but not limited to transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.


• Assists with the inventory, maintenance and care of equipment.


• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. tube feeding, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.


• Assists with managing the behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.


• Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.


• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, car and/or bus loading/unloading, etc.), and responds to emergency and non-emergency situations for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.


• Maintains confidentiality of students and other professional information.


• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Certificate required.

60 Semester hours of college credit from an accredited educational institution or

a passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment required.

Successful experience in job related area preferred.

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing thejob'sfunctions require the following physical demands: significant lifting (up to 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling,and crouching.

Education/Training

Maintains all licenses and certifications.

Clearances

CriminalBackground Check

FLSA Status/Work Calendar

Non-Exempt/182

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20,250 to $36,000 Per Year