Paraprofessional, Special Education; Emotional Behavioral Support

Paraprofessional, Special Education (Emotional Behavioral Support, )

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

This job is also posted in Georgia Department of Education , and Marietta City Schools

Job : 5933715

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION TITLE:

Paraprofessional, Special Education

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Principal

Teacher, Special Education

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Classified Position

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

184 Work Day Calendar

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Helps to provide appropriate academic, behavior, social, emotional, and vocational learning opportunities for students with disabilities (SWDs) assigned to teacher caseloads. Helps to assess and document student progress.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 the staff in carrying out duties to provide additional academic services to students in the alternative educational setting who are considered significantly at risk.
• Assists students with special needs. If assigned, assists with the basic needs of selected students (may include 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.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Ability to work cooperatively with school personnel, parents, students, and community…