Paraprofessional - Special Education, Compass; ELEM

Paraprofessional - Special Education, Compass (ELEM: )

Bartow County Schools – Mission Road Elementary – Cartersville, Georgia

Job : 5832621
Final date to receive applications: Jul 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional
- Special Education, Compass for the  School Year

JOB DETAILS: 181 Days
- Classified Salary Schedule, A2

LOCATION(S): Mission Road ES

START DATE: August 3, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION: Assists classroom teacher in all activities including instruction, personal care of students, preparation of lesson materials, and evaluation of student progress. Assists students boarding and deboarding the school bus and in all aspects of personal care, including eating, transporting, and toileting. Must have the physical ability to lift, pull, and carry 50 lbs. Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance. Perform other duties as requested and required.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION OR TRAINING: High school diploma. Must hold or be eligible to hold a Georgia Paraprofessional License through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

SKILLS: Physical demands - must be able to stand and walk a minimum of six hours; lift, carry and pull up to 150 pounds.

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience as a special education paraprofessional preferred, not required.

YOU MUST OBTAIN YOUR PARA CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE RECOMMENDATION.

Please visit GaPSC – Paraprofessionals for certification requirements.

The Bartow County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable. The Bartow County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
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