Title I Parapro

Applitrack; Georgia; On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Poplar Road Elementary School in Coweta County is seeking a TITLE I PARAPROFESSIONAL to support teachers and implement instructional programs. The position is 183 days, 7.5 hours per day, with a starting hourly wage of $14.57.

The role includes meeting and instructing groups, presenting materials, assisting in study programs, maintaining order, and contributing to assessment and record-keeping. Minimum education includes an Associate Degree or 90 quarter hours, or 60 semester hours, or passing

Qualifications

• Qualify for a Paraprofessional Certificate by meeting one of the listed requirements.
• Official transcript from college if applicable.
• If taking the GACE, submit a copy of your high school diploma to the provided email.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned groups and individuals at the designated locations and times.
• Presents materials required in the teaching assignment within the curriculum guides.
• Helps implement programs that meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Assist in creating a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Prepares for groups and/or individuals assigned and shows evidence of preparation.
• Provides the teacher input for assessing student accomplishments.
• Takes precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate records as required.
• Assists administration in enforcing policies and rules regarding student life and conduct.
• Helps enforce classroom rules fairly and maintain order.
• Provides feedback to learners about progress and behavior.
• Attends staff meetings and may serve on staff committees.
• Reproduces, organizes, distributes, and collects instructional materials.
• Follows reasonable directives from the teacher, principal, or supervisor.

Skills

Organizational skills

Oral & written communication

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree or higher

90 college quarter hours

60 semester hours

GACE paraprofessional test

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Teaching Paraprofessional
  
• Date Posted:
  8/18/2026
  
• Location:
  Poplar Road Elementary School
  
• Date Available:
  2026-2027
  

POSITION TITLE: TITLE I PARAPROFESSIONAL
Poplar Road Elementary School
$14.57 an hour, 183 days, 7.5 hours a day

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• To provide competent support and assistance to the classroom teacher(s) in the full implementation of the instructional programs of the school.
• To perform such tasks as may be assigned by the teacher in support of the instructional program and activities of the class.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned groups and individuals at the designated locations and times as specified by the teacher.
• Presents materials required in the teaching assignment within the content limitations of the system curriculum guides and under the direction of the teacher.
• Helps the teacher implement programs of study that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Assist in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for groups and /or individuals assigned, and shows evidence of such preparation.
• Provides the teacher input for assessing the accomplishments of students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and /or rules governing student life and conduct.
• Helps the teacher enforce reasonable rules of classroom behavior and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Provides feedback to learners about their academic progress and behavior.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Reproduces, organizes, distributes, and collects instructional materials for the implementation of instructional programs.
• Complies with any reasonable oral or written directive of the teacher, the principal, or other appropriate administration or supervisor.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, OR TRAINING:

• Qualify for a Paraprofessional Certificate by meeting one of the following requirements:
  • Hold an Associate Degree or higher, or
  • 90 college quarter hours, or
  • 60 semester hours, or
  • Pass the assessment test for paraprofessionals (GACE).
• If applicable, submit an official transcript from your college.
• If you are taking the GACE, submit a copy of your high school diploma to [e-mail].

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• The ability to organize, direct, and control small and large groups of children in a variety of activities and settings.
• Proficiency required in oral and written communication.
• The ability to adjust to changing conditions and situations.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience in working with and directing the activities of children, preferably in education.

The Coweta County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalentqualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable.
The Coweta County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color,national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.