Classroom Support Specialist

Cherokee County School District; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee County School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to support classroom learning under supervision. The position requires working within resource, self-contained, or regular classrooms and assisting with IEP-related plans and accommodations.

The role emphasizes assisting students with instructional activities, managing materials, and collaborating with teachers to monitor progress. The schedule is 180 days at 7.5 hours daily, with non-exempt status and retirement eligibility.

Qualifications

• Education level must align with federal, state and local guidelines and certifications as mandated by the Professional Standards Commission.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree, or passing of the GACE Ethics Assessment and the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Uses instructional strategies as prescribed by staff to support learning.
• Provide support to selected students in resource, self-contained and/or regular classroom settings.
• Assist and adhere to plans or accommodations required by IEP, behavior plans, or healthcare plans.
• Perform duties to meet unique student needs, including safety and behavior management.
• Assist students and teachers in using hardware, software, and assistive technology.
• Provide feedback on student performance to relevant staff.
• Conduct small group or individual activities based on lesson plans.
• Assist with assessment, grading, and data collection on student progress.
• Assist with routine recordkeeping and preparation of instructional materials.
• Locate, operate and return needed equipment.
• Assist in classroom housekeeping and inventory of materials.
• Supervise students in classroom and school-wide settings, including bus monitoring.

Skills

Instructional support

Student assistance

Assistive technology

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

GACE Ethics Assessment

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Cherokee County School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to support classroom learning under supervision. The position requires working within resource, self-contained, or regular classrooms and assisting with IEP-related plans and accommodations.

The role emphasizes assisting students with instructional activities, managing materials, and collaborating with teachers to monitor progress. The schedule is 180 days at 7.5 hours daily, with non-exempt status and retirement eligibility.