Special Education Paraprofessional

About Sankofa Montessori

Sankofa Montessori is Georgia's only State Charter Schools Commission-approved Public Montessori Charter School. Our mission is to empower children with the knowledge, skills, and agency needed to lead purposeful lives. Through a culturally responsive, child-centered, and family-centered Montessori education, we develop in all students the knowledge, skills, and agency to have lives of purpose.

At Sankofa Montessori, the Special Education Paraprofessional is a critical member of the Student Support Team. This role provides academic, behavioral, social-emotional, communication, and adaptive support to students with disabilities, helping ensure they can fully access instruction and participate in the school community.

The position reports to the Manager of Student Support.

Location:

5881 Phillips Drive, Forest Park, GA 30297

Start Date:

July 2026

The Special Education Paraprofessional provides direct support to students with disabilities in both general education and specialized settings. This position is primarily assigned to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a student based on their individualized educational, behavioral, communication, and adaptive needs. In addition to supporting their assigned student, the paraprofessional may also provide support within assigned classrooms and assist other students as directed by the Director of Student Support and Services or school administration.

The Special Education Paraprofessional works closely with classroom teachers, special education staff, related service providers, administrators, families, and outside support providers to implement academic, behavioral, communication, social-emotional, and adaptive supports. The paraprofessional plays a critical role in ensuring students can safely access instruction, build independence, make progress toward IEP goals, and participate meaningfully in all aspects of the school community.

The ideal candidate is patient, flexible, highly attentive, and skilled at implementing individualized supports while maintaining high expectations for student growth and independence. Experience collecting and maintaining accurate student data is essential. Experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) practices are strongly preferred.

This position may require supporting the assigned student with personal care needs, including restroom support, toileting routines, and hygiene assistance. Candidates must be comfortable providing these supports while maintaining student dignity, privacy, and respect.

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to an assigned student while also supporting instruction and student needs within assigned classrooms as directed.
• Support students in accessing grade-level instruction and participating in classroom activities.
• Implement accommodations, modifications, behavior intervention plans (BIPs), and other individualized supports with fidelity.
• Support students in developing academic, communication, social-emotional, self-regulation, and independence skills.
• Assist students during classroom instruction, transitions, specials, lunch, recess, and other school activities.
• Promote student independence by providing the least intrusive level of support necessary.
• Support students in maintaining engagement, attention, and positive participation throughout the school day.

• Implement behavior intervention plans and evidence-based behavior support strategies with fidelity.
• Utilize ABA-informed practices and strategies when appropriate.
• Support students during periods of frustration, dysregulation, or behavioral escalation.
• Reinforce positive behaviors, self-regulation skills, and social interactions.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to ensure consistency in behavior expectations and interventions across settings.

• Collect, record, and maintain accurate data related to student behavior, academic performance, communication, and intervention effectiveness.
• Assist with progress monitoring and data collection related to IEP goals, behavior plans, and other individualized supports.
• Ensure data integrity, reliability, and confidentiality.
• Communicate student progress, concerns, and observations to the educational team.

• Collaborate with general education teachers, special education teachers, related service providers, administrators, families, and outside support providers.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Support implementation of school wide systems and student support plans.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and educational records.

• Support assigned students with personal care needs, including restroom use, toileting routines, and hygiene assistance, as needed.
• Assist students in developing independence with self-care and adaptive living skills when…