SY26-27 Paraprofessional

WINGS PROGRAM-ELEMENTARY; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System WINGS PROGRAM-ELEMENTARY in Savannah, Georgia seeks a Paraprofessional to provide educational support and personal assistance under the teacher’s direction.

The position requires a GED or high school diploma (Associate’s degree preferred) and meets Highly Qualified criteria via college credits, an Associate’s degree, or a state assessment. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Education Level: GED or high school diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Meet Highly Qualified criteria: 2 years of college credits, or Associate’s degree, or passing grade on state assessment.
• Ability to reinforce material and guide students; basic computer and internet skills; solid oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assists with instruction for assigned students under the teacher’s direction.
• Prepares activities and classroom displays under guidance of the Classroom Teacher.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Assists with non-instructional duties to ensure supervision and safety of students.
• Assists individuals or small groups in various educational settings including media center and computer lab.
• Assists with clerical duties under the direction of the Classroom Teacher or Principal.
• Assists with instruction in physical education as necessary.
• Assists students with feeding, toileting, and daily care routines as necessary.
• Performs other duties necessary for the organization’s effectiveness and student safety.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Office software

Internet use

Education

GED or high school diploma

Associate’s degree

2 years college credits

Job description

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SY26-27 Paraprofessional

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This job is also posted in Savannah-Chatham County Public School System

Job Details

Job ID: 5982925
Application Deadline: Nov 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Yesterday
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; or
• 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]

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