Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Elementary Specially Designed Classroom Paraprofessional

City Park School; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City Park School in Dalton, Georgia is seeking an Exceptional Student Services Elementary Specially Designed Classroom Paraprofessional to support students under a certified teacher, implement behavior plans, and assist with mobility and personal care as needed.

This full-time role offers 186 days and 7.5 hours per day, with responsibilities including collaboration with staff and families, documentation, and ongoing professional learning.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher or 60+ credits from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to work with high school-aged students or small groups under supervision.
• Official transcripts required to verify education.
• Ability to attend to the needs of students with intensive supports as directed by teachers and administration.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of specially designed general curriculum content in core subjects as directed by a certified teacher.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, support staff, and parents to support student progress.
• Complete special education documentation and classroom records per district procedures.
• Assist with student performance in classrooms and school-wide activities as assigned.
• Implement individualized communication systems and behavior intervention plans.

Skills

Technical skills

Education

Associates degree or higher

60 semester credits

Job description

Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Elementary Specially Designed Classroom Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5915547
Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
? Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $17.25 to $21.60 Per Hour

Job Description

Job purpose: The person assigned the duties of ESS Paraprofessional will be responsible for working with students who require intensive, specially-designed instruction in a small group, general curriculum setting. The ESS Paraprofessional will support the classroom teacher in establishing a positive learning environment and promoting maximum student independence in all assigned tasks. Strong technical and computer skills are preferred, in addition to effective communication skills, and an appreciation for collaborative communication and learning. Implementing behavior plans and communication supports will be required. Supporting students with personal hygiene needs, as well as helping to move students in and out of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, may be necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Supports the implementation of specially designed general curriculum content in reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies, at the direction of a certified teacher.
• 2. Collaborates with teachers, administrators, support staff, and parents to support student progress.
• 3. Completes special education documentation and classroom record-keeping, at the direction of the ESS Teacher, according to DPS local procedures.
• 4. Supports student performance in the classrooms and in school-wide activities, as assigned.
• 5. Implements individualized communication systems for students who require them.
• 6. Implements behavior intervention plan for students who require them.
• 7. Implements medical plans and toileting protocols when necessary.
• 8. Pursues professional learning opportunities to build professional expertise.
• 9. Maintains confidentiality regarding students with disabilities.
• 10. Supports students' personal hygiene needs and moves students in and out of adaptive equipment (such as wheelchairs), when necessary.
• 11. Strong technical and computer skills are preferred.

Qualifications: Associates degree or higher; or at least sixty (60) semester credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education; official transcript required to validate education; ability to effectively attend to the needs of high school aged students/small groups in the classroom under the direction of a classroom teacher and school administration.

Work Calendar

This position works 186 days, 7.5 hours daily

Open until filled

Review of applications and interviews will begin immediately as applications are received and selection of a candidate may occur at any time.

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Bianca Maldonado , Assistant Director of Human Resources
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]