Ivy Prep Academy
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Salary
$28,000/yr
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.
A High School Diploma is required for this position. Candidates must also hold a Paraprofessional Certificate from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).
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.
High School Diploma required Paraprofessional Certificate through Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) required
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.
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