Paraprofessional - Special Education; Anticipated

Paraprofessional
- Special Education (Anticipated Vacancy )

Paulding County Schools SYSTEM-WIDE
- Dallas, Georgia

Job : 5559002

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Thank you for your interest in our Paraprofessional
- Special Education position

Job Summary: The Paraprofessional
- Special Education is a vital and supportive member of the PCSD team, working collaboratively with educators, support staff, and administration to achieve the shared goal of ensuring all students receive the education they need to succeed both today and tomorrow. This role is performed within a school environment, overseen by the school principal and ESEP Lead, where teamwork and dedication to student success are paramount.

All staff are expected to fully adhere to the ethical standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, continuously demonstrating a strong understanding of the tasks and responsibilities their roles require. Moreover, they must embody the core belief that every action we take is driven by a commitment to the best interests of our students.

Position Title: ESEP Paraprofessional

Salary

Schedule:

PCSD Classified

Department: School

Job Code: 143501

Reports To: Principal

Work Schedule: 186 days/7.5 hr.

Grade/Level: PARA

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Primary Function: Ability to learn and utilize routine methods and procedures to be followed in instructional settings. Maintain a highly structured and orderly environment. Work under the general supervision of the principal or designee daily.

• Classroom Environment
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Constant interruptions
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials
• Lifting a student up to a weight of 40 pounds without assistance
• Perform a two-person lift for students over 40 pounds
• Perform specialized healthcare procedures

Education level must be in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines

Certification as mandated by the Professional Standards Commission

Note: The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

• Provide support to students in resource, self-contained and/or regular classroom settings
• Assist with supervision of students
• Conduct small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher
• Assist with student assessment, grading work and tests, and collecting data on student progress
• Assist with routine recordkeeping
• Assist with preparation of materials for instruction, including copying of materials, construction of displays/bulletin boards, learning centers and manipulatives
• Locate, operate, and return needed equipment
• Participates in school functions, field trips and extracurricular activities, as indicated
• Performs specialized health care procedures including gastrostomy feedings, tracheotomy care, catheterization (e.g., reinsertion of trach, suctioning)
• Assists with toileting, diapering, feeding, and meeting other physical needs
• Assists with the movement of students from one area of the school to another, or with specialized positioning using lumbar belt as required
• Assist with classroom housekeeping
• Assist in ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials
• Assist with school-wide supervision such as loading/unloading buses
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, and punctual manner
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment
• Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities
• Ensure adherence to appropriate safety procedures
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies
• Performs other duties as assigned by…