2026-2027 Certified Paraprofessional - POOL
Ivy Prep Academy
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Salary
$28,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
Assist special education teachers in daily classroom activities and support students with basic subjects. Provide physical, emotional, and behavioral support to ensure the safety and dignity of students with special needs.
Requirements summary
A High School Diploma is required for this position. Candidates must also hold a Paraprofessional Certificate from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).
Job description
General Summary
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
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assisting students in achieving academic success
- Working with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class
- Behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire)
- Personal care
- Social integration
- Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and general education teacher Teachers as well as related service staff
- All other duties as may be assigned per Director of Scholar Services.
