Paraprofessional - Special Education - Special Programs - Pool Posting

Clayton County Public Schools; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools in Jonesboro, GA seeks a Paraprofessional for Special Education to provide one-on-one academic support to exceptional education students across elementary settings.

Under supervision, you assist the classroom teacher and implement instructional plans.

Qualifications

• Requires GaPSC-accepted education: degree or college coursework with standards.
• Must meet GACE Paraprofessional Assessment or have high school diploma/GED.
• Paraprofessional license eligibility may be required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one academic support to exceptional education students.
• Assist with small group activities and classroom lessons per teacher plans.
• Help prepare instructional materials; copy, bulletin boards, grading support.
• Assist with supervision and routine school duties; transportation-related tasks.

Skills

One-on-one support

Educational assistance

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/ GED equivalent

High school diploma or GED (minimum)

Job description

Clayton County Public Schools DEPARTMENT OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS - Jonesboro, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Paraprofessional - Special Education - Special Programs - Pool Posting

Job Details

Job ID: 5924714
Application Deadline: Dec 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides one-on-one academic support to exceptional education students (including those with severe and profound 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 one-on-one 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:

• 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

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
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]