Special Education Paraprofessional - Preschool

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

Job Description Code: 4M.020

Division/Department: School Leadership and Operations

Pay Grade: Paraprofessional Salary Schedule

Pay Type: Salaried; Non-Exempt

Retirement: TRS

Contract Work Year: 180 Days/7.5 Hours Per Day

Reports To: Principal/Designee

Evaluation Instrument: PEI

Minimum 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.

Goal

Serve as a support to the classroom teacher in providing educational opportunities for each student.

Representative Duties & Responsibilities

• Uses appropriate instructional strategies and techniques as prescribed by the appropriate personnel to support learning.
• 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 special duties as required for meeting the unique needs of specific student populations; e.g., lifting physically disabled students, toileting/personal hygiene assistance, using physical restraints or other specialized behavior management techniques.
• Assist student/teachers in using hardware, software, and other technology including assistive technology.
• Provide ongoing feedback to the appropriate personnel regarding student performance including issues potentially impacting the student’s performance.
• Conduct small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher.
• Assist with student assessment, grading work and tests and collecting data on student progress.
• Assist with routine recordkeeping, as prescribed by appropriate personnel.
• Assist with preparation of materials for instruction (including the copying/duplicating of materials, construction of displays/bulletin boards, learning centers and manipulative).
• Locate, operate and return needed equipment.
• Assist with classroom housekeeping.
• Assist in ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.
• Assist with the supervision of students including classroom and school-wide supervision such as loading/unloading buses.
• Assist with the supervision of students including bus monitoring for travel to and from school-related activities.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.
• Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to appropriate safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Fringe Benefits

FICA is paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits.

Adopted: July 2019

Revised: July 2023, July 2024, July 2025