In order to apply for a paraprofessional position, you must have completed one of the following:

• 2 year college degree
• earned 100 quarter or 60 semester hours of college credit
• passed the Georgia Paraprofessional Assesment (this test is available at the Board of Education office - call 229-377-3701 for details)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold or qualify for a GA Paraprofessional Rank I or Rank II License
• Physical ability to assist in transferring physically disabled students
• Possess good verbal and communication skills
• Possess integrity and high standard of ethics and confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a diverse population
• Possess ability to assume responsibility for implementing teacher directed behavioral programs
• Model professionalism in temperament, attitude, appearance and ethics

Primary Duties:

• Support the teacher and instruction in a Special Education Classroom or Inclusive Regular Education Environment
• Support student learning through a variety of support activities
• Support student safety through a variety of support activities
• Assist students in bathroom skills to include changing diapers as needed
• Assist students with daily hygiene needs and feeding as needed
• Assist with physical assistance in behavior programs as needed