Special Education Paraprofessional for School Year 2026-2027- All Schools

Butts County Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Butts County Schools in Jackson, Georgia seeks a Special Education paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Candidates must meet GaPSC-approved pathways: an associate degree or higher, or two years of college coursework (60 hours), or pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. Applicants must provide official transcripts and GACE results or current Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• An associate degree or higher in any subject (GaPSC-accepted) or two years of college coursework (60 semester hours) or GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Valid Paraprofessional Certificate issued by Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Education

Associate degree or higher in any subject (GaPSC-accepted)

60 semester hours college coursework (GaPSC-accepted)

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional for School Year 2026-2027- All Schools

Job Description

Butts County Schools is currently accepting applications for Special Education paraprofessionalvacancies for School Year 2026-2027.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

QUALIFICATIONS: A paraprofessional employed by our school district must meet one of the following requirements:

• Degree: Hold an associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC)-accepted accredited institution; or
• Coursework: Have completed two (2) years of college coursework(sixty [60] semester hours) at a GaPSC- accepted accredited institution; or
• Content Area Test: Have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. If eligibility is established through the assessment, the applicant must also hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

You will need to provide a copy of your Official Transcript(s) and a copy ofParaprofessional GACEtest results or currentGeorgia Paraprofessional Certificate.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PERMITS: Valid Paraprofessional Certificate issued by Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Please note:A valid email address will need to be included in your references.

• Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange an appointment.
• Preference will be given to applicants who meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Applicants who are not selected for interviews will not receive notification.

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Job Details

Job ID: 5984253 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Nov 05, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Butts County Schools is currently accepting applications for Special Education paraprofessionalvacancies for School Year 2026-2027.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

QUALIFICATIONS: A paraprofessional employed by our school district must meet one of the following requirements:

• Degree: Hold an associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC)-accepted accredited institution; or
• Coursework: Have completed two (2) years of college coursework(sixty [60] semester hours) at a GaPSC- accepted accredited institution; or
• Content Area Test: Have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. If eligibility is established through the assessment, the applicant must also hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

You will need to provide a copy of your Official Transcript(s) and a copy ofParaprofessional GACEtest results or currentGeorgia Paraprofessional Certificate.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PERMITS: Valid Paraprofessional Certificate issued by Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Please note:A valid email address will need to be included in your references.

• Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange an appointment.
• Preference will be given to applicants who meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Applicants who are not selected for interviews will not receive notification.

Position Type: Full-time Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

• Caressa Gordon
• 181 N Mulberry St
• Jackson, Georgia 30233-1934
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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