Special Education Aide: Classroom Support & Growth

Button Gwinnett Elementary; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Button Gwinnett Elementary in Hinesville, GA is seeking a 2026-27 SY Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and students in the classroom.

The role emphasizes in-person instruction, attendance, and assisting with classroom activities, health care procedures, and records confidentiality, under the supervision of the school staff. It offers full-time hours within Liberty County Schools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed.
• Associate's degree or higher in any subject from GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.
• Two years of college coursework (60 semester hours) above the remedial level with a grade of 'C' or better at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution or
• Passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Prompt and regular attendance.
• In person classroom instruction.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all student records, reports, and other documentation
• Assists teachers with the clerical duties, grading papers, preparing materials, typing and/or reproducing documents.
• Assists teacher with bulletin boards
• Assist students with health care procedures including hygiene and daily care
• Assist students with physical needs including but not limited to feeding, toileting, repositioning, and mobility as needed
• Works with individual pupils and/or small groups to reinforce skills taught by teacher.
• Supervises groups or individuals at times when the principal deems it necessary for the teacher to be in a professional meeting or at other times designated by the supervisor
• Accompanies groups on field trips under the supervision of the teacher when such trips are authorized for educational purposes
• Assists teachers and the school program by helping with other tasks as assigned by the supervisor
• Assists in supervising pupils before, during, and after school
• Attend professional learning and staff development activities as needed
• Performs such other assignments and duties as assigned by the supervisor and Superintendent of Schools

Skills

Demonstrated aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or higher

Two years of college coursework (60 semester hours)

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

Button Gwinnett Elementary in Hinesville, GA is seeking a 2026-27 SY Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and students in the classroom.

The role emphasizes in-person instruction, attendance, and assisting with classroom activities, health care procedures, and records confidentiality, under the supervision of the school staff. It offers full-time hours within Liberty County Schools.