Special Education Paraprofessional: Classroom Support & Student Growth

Coweta County Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Coweta County Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026-27 school year. The role provides competent support to the classroom teacher and assists in implementing instructional programs in the school setting.

The paraprofessional will prepare groups/individuals, collect IEP data, enforce classroom rules, assist with daily living activities, and participate in staff training including Mindset Safety Management Deescalation.

Qualifications

• Must hold Paraprofessional Certificate or higher, or 90 quarter hours/60 semester hours, or pass the GACE paraprofessional assessment.
• Ability to organize and direct small and large groups of children in various activities.
• Experience working with and directing the activities of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the special education teacher and assist in implementing instructional programs.
• Prepare, organize, and distribute instructional materials for classroom use.
• Assist students with activities of daily living and follow health/safety procedures as trained.
• Collect and organize data for review by the teacher and participate in trainings.
• Maintain confidentiality and support positive behavior management in the classroom.

Skills

Organizing groups of children

Adapt to changing conditions

Education

Associate's Degree or higher

90 college quarter hours / 60 semester hours

GACE paraprofessional exam

Job description

Coweta County Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026-27 school year. The role provides competent support to the classroom teacher and assists in implementing instructional programs in the school setting.

The paraprofessional will prepare groups/individuals, collect IEP data, enforce classroom rules, assist with daily living activities, and participate in staff training including Mindset Safety Management Deescalation.