Paraprofessional, Special Education, Autism Integrated

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

Cobb County School District TEASLEY ELEM SCHOOL - 0138 - Smyrna, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5914237

Final date to receive applications: Oct 02, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 8, 2026

POSITION TITLE:Paraprofessional, Special Education

JOB CODE:436A, 436C

DIVISION:Academic, Support & Specialized Services

SALARY

SCHEDULE:

Paraprofessional

DEPARTMENT:Special Education

WORK DAYS: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.

• 1. Education Level: Associate Degree, two years of college credit (a minimum of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours and a 2.0 GPA), or passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Test required
• 2. Certification/License
  
  Required:
  
  Must maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate which includes in-service training related to position
• 3.
  
  Experience:
  
  None
• 4. 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
• 5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  Written and oral communication
• The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

• 1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• 2. 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.
• 3. Follows all county, state and federal policies and procedures.
• 4. Assists the classroom teacher in the preparation and implementation of class activities.
• 5. Assists classroom teacher with the record keeping process and data collection.
• 6. Participates in school functions, field trips and extracurricular activities as indicated.
• 7. Participates in on-going in-service training.
• 8. Assists with hall duty and bus loading and unloading as directed.
• 9. Assumes a lead role with the substitute teacher when the classroom teacher is absent.
• 10. Assists with toileting, diapering, food preparation, feeding and other delegated medical procedures as directed.
• 11. Assists with the movement of students from one area of the school to another or to a specialized position.
• 12. Assists with instruction, positioning and therapy as directed by related services personnel.
• 13. Assists in maintaining a sanitary environment; handles body fluids following universal precautions.
• 14. Assists in implementing community based instruction or community/campus based skills training without direct on-site supervision in accordance with State guidelines.
• 15. Monitors the classroom during teacher’s participation in IEP meetings or other activities/planning which require the teacher to be out of the room.
• 16. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Position Type: Not provided

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education >
  Autism
• Special Education >
  Special Education Assistant

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