Autism Education Paraprofessional: Special Ed Support

Cobb County School District (CCSD); Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County School District Hayes Elementary School in Kennesaw, GA is hiring a Paraprofessional, Special Education (Autism Bridge). This role supports classroom teachers in delivering education, with 181 workdays and monthly pay.

Requires Georgia Paraprofessional Certification and an associate degree or higher. The position includes duties such as attendance, record-keeping, field trips, and collaboration with related services.

Qualifications

• Education Level: Hold an associate's degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution
• Have 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 Required: Must maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate including in-service training

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Exhibits professionalism in all job-related situations; follows professional ethics and presents a professional 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 the record keeping process 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 movement of students within the school or to a specialized position.
• Assists with instruction, positioning and therapy as directed by related services personnel.
• Maintains a sanitary environment; handles body fluids following universal precautions.
• Assists in community-based instruction or campus-based skills training without direct on-site supervision.
• Monitors the classroom during IEP meetings or when the teacher is out of the room.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Job description

Cobb County School District Hayes Elementary School in Kennesaw, GA is hiring a Paraprofessional, Special Education (Autism Bridge). This role supports classroom teachers in delivering education, with 181 workdays and monthly pay.

Requires Georgia Paraprofessional Certification and an associate degree or higher. The position includes duties such as attendance, record-keeping, field trips, and collaboration with related services.