Paraprofessional - Special Education, Compass (ELEM)

Bartow County Schools; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartow County Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional - Special Education for the 2025-2026 school year at Mission Road ES. Start date is as soon as possible. You will assist the classroom teacher with instruction, student progress assessment, and preparation of lesson materials.

The role includes personal care, bus assistance, and required physical ability to lift and move students. Certification within 30 days of hire is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a Georgia Paraprofessional License.
• Ability to lift, pull and carry 50 lbs as part of job duties.
• Previous experience as a special education paraprofessional preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in instruction, materials preparation, and evaluating student progress.
• Provide personal care for students incl. eating, toileting, and mobility support.
• Assist students with boarding/de-boarding the school bus and other transportation needs.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance and perform additional duties as requested.

Skills

Physical stamina

Mobility and lifting up to 150 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Georgia Paraprofessional License eligibility

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional - Special Education,Compass for the 2025-2026 School Year

LOCATION(S): Mission Road ES

START DATE: as soon as possible

JOB DESCRIPTION: Assists classroom teacher in all activities including instruction, personal care of students, preparation of lesson materials and evaluation of student’s progress. Assists students in boarding and deboarding the school bus and in all aspects of personal care, including eating, transporting and toileting. Must have the physical ability to lift, pull, and carry 50 lbs. Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance. Perform other duties as requested and required.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION OR TRAINING: High school diploma. Must hold or be eligible to hold a Georgia Paraprofessional License through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

SKILLS: Physical demands – must be able to stand and walk a minimum of six hours; lift, carry and pull up to 150 pounds.

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience as a special education paraprofessional preferred, not required.

YOU MUST OBTAIN YOUR PARA CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE RECOMMENDATION

Please visit GaPSC - Paraprofessionals for certification requirements.

The Bartow County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable.
The Bartow County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.