Paraprofessional, Special Education

Classified – School Support – Parapro – Special Ed.

Job Number
Start Date 10/27/2025
Open Date 10/20/2025
Closing Date 12/01/2025

POSITION TITLE:

Paraprofessional, Special Education

JOB CODE: 436A (SPED General Funds), 436C (SPED Fed/Grant), 453 (SNPK), 436D (1:1)

DIVISION:
Academic, Support & Specialized Services

SALARY

SCHEDULE:

Paraprofessional

DEPARTMENT:
Special Education

WORKDAYS: 181

REPORTS TO:

Principal

PAY GRADE: NH0 (4, 5, 6, 7 or
8)

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY:
Monthly

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Assists the classroom teacher with students to complete educational activities as directed.

REVISION DATE(S): 8/24;7/25

• Education Level: Hold an associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a… OR Have completed 2 years (60 semester hours) of college coursework… OR Hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have passed the GACE
• Certification/License
  
  Required:
  
  Must maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate which includes in-service training related to position
• Experience:
  
  None
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Routine physical activities required to fulfill job responsibilities; ability to lift a student up to a weight of 60 pounds without assistance; ability to perform a two person lift for students over 60 pounds
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  Written and oral communication
• The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Exhibits professionalism in all job-related situations; follows professional ethics in all work-related activities; presents a personal appearance which enhances the image of the school.
• Follows all county, state and federal policies and procedures.
• Assists the classroom teacher in the preparation and implementation of class activities.
• Assists classroom teacher with the record keeping process and data collection.
• Participates in school functions, field trips and extracurricular activities as indicated.
• Participates in on-going in-service training.
• Assists with hall duty and bus loading and unloading as directed.
• Assumes a lead role with the substitute teacher when the classroom teacher is absent.
• Assists with toileting, diapering, food preparation, feeding and other delegated medical procedures as directed.
• Assists with the movement of students from one area of the school to another or to a specialized position.
• Assists with instruction, positioning and therapy as directed by related services personnel.
• Assists in maintaining a sanitary environment; handles body fluids following universal precautions.
• Assists in implementing community-based instruction or community/campus-based skills training without direct on-site supervision in accordance with State guidelines.
• Monitors the classroom during teacher’s participation in IEP meetings or other activities/planning which require the teacher to be out of the room.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Shift Type Full-Time
Shift Start 7:15 AM
Shift End 2:45 PM
Job Category Paraprofessional Special Ed

Cobb County School District