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

• 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 appropriate.
• Maintain student dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.
• Support student safety during periods of escalation, dysregulation, or crisis.
• Assist students with transitions throughout the school environment.

• Supervise students during arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, specials, field trips, and other school activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher, Manager of Student Support and Services, or school administration.

Successful candidates:

• Demonstrate exceptional patience, empathy, and consistency.
• Collect accurate and reliable data.
• Follow intervention plans and support strategies with fidelity.
• Build strong relationships while maintaining high expectations.
• Remain calm under pressure and respond professionally to challenging situations.
• Maintains professionalism and emotional constancy in moments of frustration and stress?
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families, and support staff.
• Believe all students can learn, grow, and thrive when provided the right support.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children in educational, clinical, childcare, or community settings.
• Strong data collection, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent during challenging situations.
• Comfortable providing restroom, toileting, and personal care support when required by a student's needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, and multidisciplinary…