SY26-27 Paraprofessional

RICE CREEK K-8; Port Wentworth (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

RICE CREEK K-8 in Port Wentworth, GA is seeking a Paraprofessional to provide educational support and personal assistance to students under the teacher’s direction. The role reports to the Principal and follows the district’s 101 salary schedule with a 200-day work year.

Responsibilities include assisting instruction, preparing classroom displays, and supporting students in multiple settings, including the media center and computer lab.

Qualifications

• Requires GED or high school diploma; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Meets Highly Qualified criteria: 2 years of college credits, an associate’s degree, or passing state assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with instruction for assigned students under teacher direction.
• Prepares classroom activities, bulletin boards, displays and related materials.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Assists with non-instructional duties during meals, bathroom, and clothing routines to supervise students.
• Supports individuals or small groups in various settings including media center and computer lab.
• Assists with clerical duties and basic instructional support as needed.
• Assists with physical education activities as necessary.
• Aids students with feeding, toileting, and other daily care routines.
• Performs other duties to ensure student safety and program effectiveness.

Skills

Educational support

Office software

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

GED or high school diploma

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System RICE CREEK K-8 - Port Went Worth, Georgia Open in Google Maps

SY26-27 Paraprofessional

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System RICE CREEK K-8 - Port Went Worth, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5950874

Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is responsible for providing educational support and personal assistance for students under the direction of the teacher.

REPORTS TO: Principal

SALARY SCHEDULE:101

WORK DAYS: 200

REQUIREMENTS

• Education Level: A GED or a standard high school diploma from a GaDOE-approved and accredited institution is required. Preferred:Associate’s degree
• Experience, Skill, and Certification:
  • Must meet Highly Qualified criteria for state licensure of either:
  • - 2 years of college course credits;
  • - Associate’s degree; or
  • - Passing grade on the state approved assessment.
• Demonstrable ability to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher and to guide students with enrichment, remedial, and independent work as set up by the teacher.
• Knowledge of general office computer software applications, as well as use of the internet.
• Appropriate oral and written communications skills with students, parents, and co-workers.
• Must have the physical ability, dexterity, endurance, and temperament to work with students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assists with instruction for assigned students in support of, and under the direction of, the teacher.
• Prepares activities under the guidance of the Classroom Teacher including preparation of bulletin boards, displays, exhibits, and related classroom and school displays.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Assists Classroom Teacher with non-instructional duties such as: breakfast/snack/lunch time, bathroom, and/or clothing routines, and procedures to ensure the supervision and safety of students.
• Assists individuals and/or small groups of students in various educational settings including the media center, computer lab, and community-based instructional settings.
• Assists with clerical duties under the direction of the Classroom Teacher or Principal.
• Assists with instruction in the physical education program as necessary.
• Assists students in feeding, toileting, and other daily care routines as necessary.
• Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization and the safety of students.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Incumbents will be considered “at will.” Appropriate pay will be determined based on the Grade as determined by Human Resources and allowable experience. The work calendar will be the classified 200 day schedule.

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job;
• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.

Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered “non-essential” in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an “individual case” basis.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.

OFFICEEmployees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.45 to $30.27 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• THR, Office of Talent and Human Resources
• 507 S Coastal Hwy
• Port Wentworth, Georgia 31407
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]