Paraprofessional - Special Education, Rise (ELEM)

Bartow County Schools; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartow County Schools seeks a Paraprofessional for Special Education for the 2025-2026 school year at Clear Creek ES. Start date is July 30, 2025. Responsibilities include supporting instruction, student care, and bus assistant duties, with a need for physical endurance and ability to lift up to 150 lbs.

Minimum education is a high school diploma with eligibility for a Georgia Paraprofessional License. Prior paraprofessional experience in special education is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Must hold or be eligible to hold Georgia Paraprofessional License through Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
• Experience as a special education paraprofessional preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in instruction and material preparation.
• Assist students in boarding and deboarding the school bus and in personal care needs.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress and maintain attendance and prompt reliability.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 150 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Georgia Paraprofessional License eligibility

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional - Special Education,Rise (ID)for the 2025-2026 School Year

LOCATION(S): Clear Creek ES

START DATE: July 30, 2025

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.

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.