Paraprofessional,Special Education,Autism Bridge Job Smyrna area,Georgia USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Paraprofessional, Special Education, Autism Bridge (436A, 436C) [181]

Paraprofessional, Special Education, Autism Bridge (436A, 436C) [181]

Cobb County School District, Teasley Elementary, 0138, Smyrna, Georgia. Starting Date:
July 27, 2026.

Job Details

Job : 5760407
Final date to receive applications: Jul 31, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)
Posted: Jun 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Workdays: 181

Job Description

Position Title: Paraprofessional, Special Education

Job Code: 436A, 436C

Division: Academic, Support & Specialized Services

Salary

Schedule:

Paraprofessional

Department: Special Education

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.

Requirements

Education Level: Hold an associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a GA PSC-accepted accredited institution; completed 2 years (60 semester hours) of college coursework above remedial level with a grade of “C” or better; hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have passed the GACE paraprofessional assessment.

Certification/License:
Must maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate, including in-service training related to position.

Experience:

None.

Physical

Activities:

Routine physical activities required; ability to lift a student up to 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.

Essential Duties

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

Exhibits professionalism in all job-related situations; follows professional ethics; presents a personal appearance that enhances the school’s image.

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 record keeping and data collection.

Participates in school functions, field trips and extracurricular activities as indicated.

Participates in ongoing in-service training.

Assists with hall duty and bus loading/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 to other areas of the school 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, per state guidelines.

Monitors the classroom during the teacher’s participation in IEP meetings or other activities/planning requiring the teacher to be out of the room.

Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

This is an Autism Bridge position.

Contact Information

Human Resources
514 Glover Street, Marietta, Georgia 30060
Phone:
Email: hr-employment

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