Paraprofessional

POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional LOCATION: Turner Woods Elementary REPORTS TO: Principal of School Effective Date: 2026-2027 School Year to begin October 2026 Position Purpose: The One-on-One Special Education Paraprofessional provides individualized support to a student with special needs in the educational setting. Under the direction of certified special education staff, the paraprofessional assists the student with academic tasks, behavioral interventions, social-emotional development, communication, and daily living skills to ensure access to educational opportunities and promote student success.

This is a full-time position to begin immediately. Interested candidates should hold or be eligible for Georgia Paraprofessional Certification and meet the Professional Qualifications for the position. Essential Function: Provide direct one-on-one support and assistance to an assigned student throughout the school day.

Implement accommodations outlined in the student's Individualized Education Program (EIP). Assist the student in accessing and participating in classroom instruction, school activities, and educational experiences. Implement accommodations, modifications, and instructional strategies as directed by the certified teacher and outlined in the student's IEP.

Reinforce academic skills and provide assistance with assignments, classroom activities, and other instructional tasks. Support appropriate social, emotional, and behavioral development using strategies established by the student's educational team. Assist with transitions between classrooms, activities, and school settings.

Provide support with communication, organization, attention, and task completion as needed. Assist the student with activities of daily living, personal care, mobility, feeding, toileting, or other physical needs when required and appropriately trained. Monitor student safety and provide appropriate supervision in accordance with school and district procedures.

Collect and document student data as directed by the supervising teacher or special education staff. Maintain confidentiality regarding student records, educational information, disabilities, and family matters. Communicate student needs, concerns, progress, and significant incidents to the supervising teacher and appropriate school personnel.

Assist with the preparation and organization of instructional materials and classroom activities. Support the development of student independence by providing appropriate assistance while avoiding unnecessary dependence on adult support. Follow behavior support plans, safety plans, health plans, and other student-specific procedures as directed.

Participate in training and professional learning related to the needs of assigned students. Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, related service providers, school staff, and families as directed. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, principal, or designated administrator. Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

Possess or be eligible for Georgia Paraprofessional Licensure . Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators. Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work. Ability to be present at the physical worksite. Selection Procedure : Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of qualified applicants is established.

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on our application status. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All interested applicants are required to apply on our school system online application website, Recruitment and Hiring.

In order to access our online application website, please click on "Employment Opportunities" on the Jones County School System's website.