Paraprofessional, ALL Special Education, (436A, 436C, 453, 436D) [181]

Cobb County School District (CCSD); Powder Springs (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County School District is seeking a Paraprofessional, Special Education at Hendricks Elementary School in Powder Springs, GA. Starting Sep 1, 2026, with a 181-day work year and a NH0 pay grade under the paraprofessional salary schedule. Reports to the Principal; FLSA non-exempt.

The role supports SPED classroom activities, assists with data collection, and participates in IEP-related tasks and school functions.

Qualifications

• Education level: associate degree or 60 college hours above remedial level or high school diploma with GACE paraprofessional assessment.
• Must maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate.
• Experience: None.
• Ability to lift a student up to 60 pounds without assistance; two-person lift for heavier students.

Responsibilities

• Assists the classroom teacher with students to complete educational activities.
• Assist with record keeping and data collection.
• Participates in school functions, field trips and extracurricular activities as indicated.
• Assists with hall duty and bus loading/unloading as directed.
• Assumes a lead role with substitute teachers when the classroom teacher is absent.
• Assists with toileting, diapering, food preparation, feeding and other delegated medical procedures.
• Assists with movement of students within the school and in positioning and therapy as directed.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

60 college hours above remedial

High school diploma or GED + GACE

Job description

Paraprofessional, ALL Special Education, (436A, 436C, 453, 436D) [181]

Cobb County School District HENDRICKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - 0176 - Powder Springs, Georgia

Job Details

Job ID: 5908563

Application Deadline: Oct 02, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional, Special Education

JOB CODE: 436A (SPED General Funds), 436C (SPED Fed/Grant), 453 (SNPK), 436D (1:1)

DIVISION: Academic, Support & Specialized Services

SALARY SCHEDULE: Paraprofessional

DEPARTMENT: Special Education

WORKDAYS: 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.

REVISION DATE(S): 8/24;7/25

Requirements

1. Education Level: Hold an associate’s degree or higher in any subject from aGaPSC-accepted accredited institution; OR Have completed 2 years (60 semester hours) of college coursework above the remedial level at aGaPSC-accepted accredited institution with a grade of “C” or better; OR Hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment
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
6. The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Duties

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 > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 514 Glover Street
• Marietta, Georgia 30060
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