2026-2027 Certified Paraprofessional - POOL
Ivy Prep Academy·Atlanta, Georgia
Ivy Prep Academy·Atlanta, Georgia
The special education paraprofessional assists the teacher in daily classroom activities and supports students with special needs. They work to promote academic success and ensure the physical and emotional well-being of the students.
Special education paraprofessionals assist students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher.
Paraprofessionals may work in an inclusionary setting (i.e. least restrictive environment) or in a self-contained resource setting.
The special education paraprofessional assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, supporting scholars with all basic subjects, assists special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships.
Qualifications: High School Diploma required
Paraprofessional Certificate through Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) required
A high school diploma is required along with a paraprofessional certificate through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Experience working with special needs students is preferred.
Market context
Certified paraprofessional roles in Georgia are often in steady demand because schools rely on classroom support for instruction, supervision, and student services. This role is competitive for candidates who already hold the required high school diploma and Georgia PSC paraprofessional certificate, since the posting does not list experience as required. Review the school’s support needs and tailor your application to classroom assistance, student interaction, and reliability; job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.