SPED Paraprofessional: Classroom Support & Student Growth

Smithville Elementary School PTO, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Elementary School is seeking a SPED Paraprofessional to support students with individual and small-group instruction in alignment with IEPs. The role requires collaboration with teachers, strong communication, and sensitivity to students' behavioral and academic needs.

Essential duties include assisting with personal care, health-related tasks, data collection, and adherence to district policies while maintaining confidentiality and a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Associate degree or higher from a Georgia PSC-approved college or university.
• Sixty credit hours or ninety quarter hours with GPA 2.0 or higher from a Georgia PSC-approved college or university.
• A valid Georgia PSC-approved paraprofessional certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with physical and personal care needs per IEP and district policy.
• Provides small group or individualized instruction per lesson plans.
• Monitors students before/after school and during transitions.
• Assists teachers with classroom management to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Assists with assessing student performance and data collection.
• Develops and organizes instructional materials and ensures availability before instruction.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records per FERPA.

Skills

Student support

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

Kingsley Elementary School is seeking a SPED Paraprofessional to support students with individual and small-group instruction in alignment with IEPs. The role requires collaboration with teachers, strong communication, and sensitivity to students' behavioral and academic needs.

Essential duties include assisting with personal care, health-related tasks, data collection, and adherence to district policies while maintaining confidentiality and a safe learning environment.