Area 3 Elementary School_ Paraprofessional, Special Education (Chapel Hill ES) 2026-2027
About The Position
Chapel Hill Elementary School is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers in meeting students’ educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs in the classroom and community. The role’s primary responsibility is to implement, deliver, and promote high academic expectations for all students. The paraprofessional works collaboratively with team members and supports students under the supervision of a certified special education teacher or other appropriate professional. The position provides instructional, behavioral, transitional, and personal-care support in accordance with students’ IEPs, district policies, required training, and applicable laws. It also involves implementing accommodations and modifications, supporting behavior plans, collecting progress data, maintaining student confidentiality, and participating in required professional learning and training.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and passing the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment; or an associate degree or higher from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university; or at least 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of college coursework with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from such an institution.
- A valid Professional Standards Commission-approved paraprofessional certificate.
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledgeable and strongly interested in helping students learn.
Responsibilities
- Assist students with physical and personal care needs, including feeding, toileting, lifting, mobility, and nonmedical personal care, as outlined in IEPs and in accordance with district policy, required training, and applicable laws.
- Support daily health-related care needs, such as hygiene and other nonmedical assistance, when trained and authorized, consistent with IEP requirements, consent, and district and state guidelines.
- Assist students with health care procedures, including hygiene and medications, as needed for daily care.
- Provide small-group and individualized instruction according to teacher-developed lesson plans.
- Monitor students before and after school and during non-instructional transitions.
- Assist teachers with classroom management to promote behavior conducive to an effective learning environment.
- Assist with assessment of student performance, including standardized and non-standardized testing, and with recordkeeping.
- Help develop and organize instructional materials and ensure they are available before instructional activities.
- Provide direct instructional support under the supervision of a certified special education teacher.
- Reinforce academic content in whole-group, small-group, and one-on-one settings.
- Implement accommodations and modifications outlined in students’ IEPs.
- Assist with progress monitoring and data collection under the supervision of a certified special education teacher.
- Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with fidelity.
- Maintain a safe and structured learning environment.
- Support students’ self-regulation, social skills, and behavioral strategies.
- Participate in professional learning and required training.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with FERPA and district policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
