Paraprofessional, Special Education; SY

Paraprofessional, Special Education ) SY26-27

Marietta City Schools Dunleith Elementary School - Marietta, Georgia

Job : 5650549

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 30, 2026

Paraprofessional, Special Education

RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal, Teacher, Special Education

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Classified Position

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Day Calendar: 184 Work Day Calendar

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Provides appropriate academic, behavior, social, emotional, and vocational learning opportunities for students with disabilities (SWDs) assigned to teacher caseloads and helps assess and document student progress.

• Education: Associate’s Degree through an accredited school OR a minimum of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours through an accredited school OR a passing score on the Paraprofessional Assessment acceptable in Georgia
• Experience: Successful experience working with students who display characteristics associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other developmental delays

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance and adheres to established work schedules.
• Assists with classroom management and data collections, including collections for student information, student record, FTE, and other state database counts.
• Assists teachers by providing one‑on‑one support for individual students as required.
• Teaches (under direct supervision) 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 to meet individual learning styles, i.e., study guides, modified worksheets, taped reading assignments, etc.
• Aids in the delivery of specialized assessment and instruction for students with disabilities (or at risk) and provides documentation of students’ progress on targeted goals and objectives.
• Assists teachers by working on individual goals and objectives as determined by students’ IEPs.
• Corrects class work and homework; documenting and reporting areas of strength and weakness.
• Works collaboratively in co‑teaching classrooms by reinforcing instruction, using behavioral supports and interventions, and implementing appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Assists in the supervision of students on field trips and other off‑campus sites as needed.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information regarding students and their program.
• Serves on school committees, attends meetings, and assists with school functions such as Child Find, screenings, intakes, and assessments as requested by Director of Special Education.
• Assists staff in providing additional academic services to students in the alternative educational setting who are considered significantly at risk.
• Assists students with special needs; if assigned, helps with basic needs such as feeding, toileting, wiping noses, etc.
• Works collaboratively with school and agency counselors, teachers, administrators, parents, and related service providers in the overall educational plan for students to include lessons that address the student’s behavioral needs.
• Submits all reports, forms, records, and data as requested by Alternative Education Director/Administrators.
• Supports student development of employment plans.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Principal and/or the Director of Special Education.

• Works cooperatively with school personnel, parents, students, and community members.
• Is patient and flexible in work assignments.
• Positively follows the directions and instructions of the teacher.
• 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 occasionally bend or twist at the neck and back, lifts up to 45 pounds, participates in two‑person lifts, assists with toileting (including catheter), positions or manages students with extreme behaviors, aids students in wheelchairs, and manipulates equipment such as standers or walkers. Specific vision abilities include the ability to read typewritten material and computer screens.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. The employee frequently interacts with the public and other staff and is directly 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 gender in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public.