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

Cobb County School District (CCSD); Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County School District seeks a Paraprofessional, Special Education at Norton Park Elementary in Smyrna to assist the classroom teacher with students and educational activities. This role requires lifting students and supporting movement within the classroom under SPED supervision.

The position is full-time, 181 workdays, with monthly pay; the paraprofessional will maintain records, participate in trainings and field trips, and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment for diverse

Qualifications

• Hold an associate’s degree or 60 semester hours at a GaPSC-accepted institution with a grade of C or better; OR hold a high school diploma or GED and have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Must maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate including in-service training.
• Experience: None.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with student activities and instruction.
• Record keeping and data collection support.
• Participate in school functions, field trips and extracurricular activities.
• Supervise hall duty and bus loading/unloading as directed.
• Assist with toileting, diapering and feeding as directed; move students between areas in the school.
• Support instruction and positioning under related services personnel.

Skills

Written & oral communication

Education

Associate degree or 60 sem hrs / C or better

High school diploma + GACE Paraprofessional

Job description

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

Cobb County School District NORTON PARK ELEM SCHOOL - 0134 - Smyrna, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5968019

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

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

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

Position Type: Not provided

Job Requirements

1. Education Level: Hold an associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution; OR Have completed 2 years (60 semester hours) of college coursework above the remedial level at a GaPSC-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

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

1:1 para with individual student

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 ongoing 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.

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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