SPED Paraprofessional: Support & Student Growth

Smithville Elementary School PTO, Inc.; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucker Middle School is seeking a SPED Paraprofessional to implement, deliver and promote high academic expectations for all students. The role requires close collaboration with certified staff and strong written and verbal communication.

The paraprofessional helps with daily care, instructional support, data collection, and progress monitoring, while maintaining FERPA-compliant confidentiality and district policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• An associate degree or higher from a GCPSC-approved college or university is acceptable.
• Alternatively, minimum 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours with a 2.0 GPA from GCPSC-approved college or university.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with physical and personal care needs as outlined in IEP and district policy.
• Provides small groups or one-on-one instruction per teacher lesson plans.
• Supports classwide behavior management and transitions.
• Assists with assessment and recordkeeping of student performance.
• Develops and organizes instructional materials for use in therapy and classroom settings.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records in line with FERPA and district policies.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

IEP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

60 semester hours / 90 quarter hours

Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

Tucker Middle School is seeking a SPED Paraprofessional to implement, deliver and promote high academic expectations for all students. The role requires close collaboration with certified staff and strong written and verbal communication.

The paraprofessional helps with daily care, instructional support, data collection, and progress monitoring, while maintaining FERPA-compliant confidentiality and district policy adherence.