Special Education Paraprofessional - Matt Arthur Primary

MATT ARTHUR PRIMARY SCHOOL; Kathleen (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The MATT ARTHUR PRIMARY SCHOOL in Kathleen, Georgia is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support instructional delivery and classroom routines. The role involves assisting with small group and one-on-one activities, supervising students, and helping with materials preparation and data collection to monitor progress.

Strong communication, dependability, and basic computer skills are preferred to collaborate with teachers and staff in a dynamic school environment.

Qualifications

• Education level must meet district guidelines.
• Certification/License as required by Professional Standards Commission.

Responsibilities

• Conducts classroom activities in line with program requirements.
• Assists with daily routines and student supervision.
• Supports student assessment, data collection and progress tracking.
• Prepares instructional materials and maintains records.
• Assists with classroom housekeeping and organization.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - Matt Arthur Primary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5942894

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Houston County Board of Education

Job Description

Classified Positions

Job Title Paraprofessional _______ Job Code _435____________________

Department/Location School __________ FLSA Status _Non-Exempt___

Reports to _Principal __________ Date __July 28, 2005

Summary and relationship to the curriculum: All classified positions will strengthen the delivery of instruction to support the District’s mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts whole group, small group or individual classroom activities in accordance with specific program requirements.
• Helps with all aspects of the daily routine.
• Assists with supervision of students.
• Follows direction of the supervising teacher.
• Assists with student assessment, grading work and tests, and collecting data on student progress.
• Assists with routine record keeping.
• Assists with the preparation of materials for instruction.
• Assists with classroom housekeeping.
• Assists students with daily activities and school functions.
• Assists in ordering and inventorying classroom equipment and materials.
• Assists with school-wide supervision.
• Participates in Professional Learning.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience: Education level must be within accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Certificate or License Required: Certification as required by the Professional Standards Commission.
• Language Skills: Must have ability to read and comprehend job specific technical information, simple instructions, short correspondence, memos and position specific manuals. Must have ability to write correspondence and reports. Must have ability to effectively articulate and present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Mathematical Skills: Must have ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions, and decimals. Must have ability to conduct position related data analysis. Must have ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Must be able to facilitate the problem solving processes. Must have ability to synthesize workable options from given facts, and assist in the development of workable solutions.
• Technical Ability: Must have considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office and other job specified technologies.
• Customer Service Skills: Must be able to interact effectively with colleagues, administrators, teachers, staff members, students using tactful yet effective skills. Must collaborate well with others and display a cooperative attitude. Must be service oriented and actively seek ways to assist others.

Professional Requirements: Must serve as a role model to students. Appropriate dress and grooming consistent with established standards required.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and lift. Occasionally, the employee must crouch or kneel. The employee must be able to exert or lift up to 50-75 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Frequent travel involves exposure to traffic and outdoor elements.

Travel to home sites, school sites, and other locations is required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently working in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Confidential Data Exposure: The nature of this position entails exposure to confidential data. Confidentiality must be held regarding financial and personal information.

Additional Requirement: Must be at work on time. Must meet attendance standards. Must conduct activities safely. Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling job duties.

Revision Date: 10-11-05; 07-09-2024

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.58 to $25.18 Per Hour