Paraprofessional

Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional - Grades 6, 7, 8

Date Posted:
1/21/2026

Location:
Clifton Ridge Middle School

Date Available:
07/29/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position: Middle School Paraprofessional
Clifton Ridge Middle School

Effective Date : 2026-2027 School Year to begin July 29, 2026

Job Description:
PRIMARY FUNCTION: To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefit for students.

Qualifications:

Credential : Possess or be eligible for Georgia Paraprofessional Certification

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.


Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills.
• Experience working with children and adolescents.
• Good classroom management skills.
• Good teamwork abilities.

Physical Requirements :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time. Employee is also required to speak, hear, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to handle, feel, to have significant finger dexterity and/or reach. Employee is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Employee is frequently required to use the following physical demands; lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.