Special Education Aide — Classroom Support

Cherokee County School District - GA; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee County School District - GA is seeking a Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers and students in resource, self-contained, and regular settings. Responsibilities include implementing teacher plans, assisting with IEPs and behavior plans, and facilitating small-group activities.

Position is salaried, non-exempt, with a 180-day work year (7.5 hours per day); reports to the principal/designee and aligns with the Paraprofessional Salary Schedule.

Qualifications

• Education level must be in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines; certification as mandated by the Professional Standards Commission.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree, or passing of the GACE Ethics Assessment and GACE Paraprofessional Assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to selected students in resource, self-contained and/or regular classroom settings.
• Assist and adhere to all elements of plans or accommodations as required by the IEP, behavior plan, healthcare plan, etc.
• Perform duties to meet the needs of specific student populations, including supervision and transportation-related tasks.
• Assist student/teachers in using hardware, software, and other technology including assistive technology.
• Provide ongoing feedback to staff regarding student performance and progress.
• Conduct small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher.
• Assist with assessment, grading work and data collection on student progress.
• Assist with preparation of instructional materials and classroom displays.

Skills

Assistance to students

IEP compliance

Technology use

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Cherokee County School District - GA is seeking a Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers and students in resource, self-contained, and regular settings. Responsibilities include implementing teacher plans, assisting with IEPs and behavior plans, and facilitating small-group activities.

Position is salaried, non-exempt, with a 180-day work year (7.5 hours per day); reports to the principal/designee and aligns with the Paraprofessional Salary Schedule.