- Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional - Special Education
- Date Posted:
7/30/2025
- Location:
Gum Springs Elementary School
- Date Available:
Upon Hire
Description
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated One-to-One Paraprofessional to support an elementary student with specialized needs. This position involves working closely with a single student throughout the school day, providing assistance with daily academic activities, mobility, personal hygiene, and other essential tasks.
Minimum Qualifications - High School Diploma or equivalent
- Eligible to hold a GaPSC issued paraprofessional certificate
Preferred Qualifications - Experience working with students with special needs
- Hold a GaPSC issued paraprofessional certificate
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individualized support and supervision to a designated student in both classroom and non-classroom settings.
- Assist with toileting, diapering, and maintaining hygiene routines with dignity and respect.
- Support physical needs, including lifting, positioning, and transitioning between equipment or locations, following safety protocols.
- Reinforce instructional activities under the direction of the classroom teacher and support student engagement.
- Monitor and promote student safety and well-being at all times.
- Other tasks as assigned by school administration.
Working Conditions - Work is performed in a standard in-person classroom setting
- Regularly involves standing, speaking, and interacting with students, parents, and colleagues
- Requires lifting and carrying
- Requires the ability to use classroom technology, including projectors, computers, and learning management systems
- Regular work hours are during the school day, with occasional evening or weekend commitments for parent-teacher conferences, school events, or professional development
- Must be adaptable to varying student needs and class sizes
Employment Terms: - 190 Work Calendar
- Annual Salary based on degree level and previous years of experience in a similar role
- Salary Range $ 23,380 - $ 32,363
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Selection Procedures
Thank you for your interest in joining Jackson County Schools. Our selection process ensures that we identify the most qualified candidates for our team. Principals will prioritize candidates who meet both the preferred and minimum qualifications for each position and will select individuals for interviews as positions become available.
The Jackson County School System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
The Jackson County School System is a drug-free workplace. A background check will be completed upon hire, which may consist of any or all of the following: criminal and employment histories, credit history (as applicable to the position), education credentials, and motor vehicle driving records.
Due to the volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application or interview status cannot be provided in writing, over the phone, or in person. All applicants who submit a complete application package will be considered but may not necessarily receive notification or an interview. The job posting may be subject to being closed at any time without notice. Only those qualified candidates who are selected for an interview shall receive notification upon the filling of this vacancy.