Peach County Schools
Paraprofessional - Special Education/ACS - FY26 - Hunt Elementary School
PayCompetitive
LocationFort Valley/Georgia
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 1197
- Position Type:
Support Staff/ Parapro - Date Posted:
4/17/2025 - Location:
Hunt Elementary School - Date Available:
07/2025 - Closing Date:
Until Filled - Assists teacher in maintaining an effective learning environment.
- Follows teacher’s directions to maintain a clean and orderly learning environment.
- Effectively monitors behavior according to behavior modification and intervention plans.
- Maintains awareness of students’ whereabouts and assignments.
- Provides the appropriate level of supervision of students during recreational periods, bus duty, field trips, and other assigned periods.
- Continuously monitors the health and safety of students and becomes familiar with behaviors and disabilities.
- Assists in direct academic, supportive, and functional instruction to students as directed by the assigned teacher.
- Makes or modifies instructional materials under the supervision of the assigned teacher within the established timeframes.
- Operates copier and other equipment as needed to produce program related materials.
- Provides appropriate physical care of assigned students to maintain their cleanliness, safety, and comfort by providing appropriate instruction and direct assistance with toileting, dressing, and feeding (with utensils or tube feeding).
- Assists with documentation and organization of materials as directed by the assigned teacher.
- Consistently complies with departmental regulations on confidentiality.
- Refer parents to the assigned teacher when there are questions or concerns.
- Display appropriate interpersonal skills with teacher, staff, and students.
- Notify school and teacher when absent as soon as possible.
- Reports to assigned classrooms and duty stations according to school schedule.
- Dress professionally for the job.
- Attend professional learning classes as required by the school or district.
- Performs and other duties as assigned by the Principal.
- Must hold or be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission Clearance Certificate and Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate.
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Knowledge of basic subject matters such Math, English, Science, and Social Studies.
- Knowledge of the practices of teaching.
- Knowledge of the equipment operation and other aids utilized in the classroom.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to get along with students and staff.
- Ability to observe and accurately report the behavior of others.
- Ability to learn rules and regulations.
- Ability to communicate effectively. JOB TITLE: Special Education ACS Paraprofessional
- Assists teacher in maintaining an effective learning environment.
- Follows teacher’s directions to maintain a clean and orderly learning environment.
- Effectively monitors behavior according to behavior modification and intervention plans.
- Maintains awareness of students’ whereabouts and assignments.
- Provides the appropriate level of supervision of students during recreational periods, bus duty, field trips, and other assigned periods.
- Continuously monitors the health and safety of students and becomes familiar with behaviors and disabilities.
- Assists in direct academic, supportive, and functional instruction to students as directed by the assigned teacher.
- Makes or modifies instructional materials under the supervision of the assigned teacher within the established timeframes.
- Operates copier and other equipment as needed to produce program related materials.
- Provides appropriate physical care of assigned students to maintain their cleanliness, safety, and comfort by providing appropriate instruction and direct assistance with toileting, dressing, and feeding (with utensils or tube feeding).
- Assists with documentation and organization of materials as directed by the assigned teacher.
- Consistently complies with departmental regulations on confidentiality.
- Refer parents to the assigned teacher when there are questions or concerns.
- Display appropriate interpersonal skills with teacher, staff, and students.
- Notify school and teacher when absent as soon as possible.
- Reports to assigned classrooms and duty stations according to school schedule.
- Dress professionally for the job.
- Attend professional learning classes as required by the school or district.
- Performs and other duties as assigned by the Principal.
- Must hold or be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission Clearance Certificate and Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate.
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Knowledge of basic subject matters such Math, English, Science, and Social Studies.
- Knowledge of the practices of teaching.
- Knowledge of the equipment operation and other aids utilized in the classroom.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to get along with students and staff.
- Ability to observe and accurately report the behavior of others.
- Ability to learn rules and regulations.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
PAY SCALE: Paraprofessional
PAY TYPE: Classified/Not Exempt
RETIREMENT: TRS
WORK YEAR: 185 Days
REPORTS TO: Principal
Job Summary: The responsibility of all auxiliary personnel is to assist and work under the supervision of the professional staff for the purpose of facilitating maximum positive impact on the education of children. Under the supervision of the classroom teacher, assist teacher with comprehensive educational and functional training to students with disabilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Education, Experience, and/or Certification:
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand, bend, and lift. Occasionally, the employee must crouch or kneel. The employee must be able to exert or lift up to 50 pounds. Some positions require the ability to move wheelchairs and related equipment and to assist in the relocation of students.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Application Procedure:
Apply Online and please:
(1) provide an email address that you check frequently
(2) upload official transcripts, cover letter and resume
(3) provide email addresses for references in the reference section of the application.
Selection Procedure: Posting will remain open until filled.
The Peach County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations.
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About the company
The Peach County School District is a public school district in Peach County, Georgia, United States, based in Fort Valley.