Paraprofessional, Special Education

Paraprofessional, Special Education )

Marietta City Schools – Park Street Elementary School, Marietta, Georgia. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5714109

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 30, 2026

Paraprofessional, Special Education

Principal, Teacher, Special Education.

Classified Position – FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

184 Work Day Calendar

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance and adheres to established work schedules.
• Assists with classroom management and data collection.
• Provides one‑on‑one support for individual students as required.
• Teaches or assists students in developing social/emotional skills, physical/occupational therapy skills, leisure and recreation, medication management, and other preventive behavior skills.
• Prepares learning materials for individual learning styles (study guides, modified worksheets, taped reading assignments, etc.).
• Provides documentation of student progress on targeted goals and objectives.
• Supports individual goals and objectives as determined by students’ IEPs.
• Corrects class work and homework; documents and reports areas of strength and weakness.
• Collaborates in co‑teaching classrooms, reinforcing instruction, using behavioral supports and interventions.
• Assists in supervision of students on field trips and other off‑campus sites as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Serves on school committees, attends meetings, assists with school functions such as Child Find, screenings, intakes, and assessments as requested by Director of Special Education.
• Provides additional academic services to students in alternative educational settings who are at risk.
• Assists with basic needs of selected students (feeding, toileting, wiping noses, etc.).
• Collaborates with counselors, teachers, administrators, parents, and related service providers on student educational plans.
• Submits reports, forms, records, and data as requested by Alternative Education Director/Administrators.
• Supports students in developing employment plans.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Principal or Director of Special Education.

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited school OR
• Minimum of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours from an accredited school OR
• Passing score on the Georgia Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Successful experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other developmental delays.

• Cooperates with school personnel, parents, students, and community members.
• Displays patience and flexibility in work assignments.
• Follows teachers’ directions and instructions positively.
• Relates positively to children with disabilities.
• Demonstrates professionalism and responsibility at all times.

The employee is frequently sitting and standing near students with disabilities; may bend or twist neck and back; may lift up to 45 pounds or participate in a two‑person lift; may assist students in toileting (including catheter), positioning or assisting students with extreme behaviors; may assist students in wheelchairs and manipulate equipment such as standers, walkers, etc.; requires ability to read typewritten material and computer screens.

Moderate to loud noise level; frequently interacts with the public and other staff; responsible for the safety, well‑being, and work output of students.

The Board of Education of the City of Marietta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public.

Position Type:
Full‑Time