Special Education Paraprofessional - Preschool

Young World Physical Education; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional - Preschool to support classroom teachers in the Cherokee County School District (GA) at Ralph Bunche Center in Canton, Georgia. The role begins immediately, with a 180‑day work year and a 7.5‑hour day.

Qualifications include an associate or bachelor’s degree, or passing the GACE Ethics and Paraprofessional assessments. The paraprofessional salary schedule applies; reports to the Principal or designee, and training

Qualifications

• Education level per PSC guidelines; associate or bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Uses instructional strategies as prescribed by personnel to support learning.
• Provide support to students in various classroom settings.
• Assist with plans or accommodations per IEP/behavior/healthcare plans.
• Assist with use of hardware, software and assistive technology.
• Provide feedback on student performance to appropriate personnel.
• Conduct small group or individual activities based on lesson plans.
• Assist with assessment, grading and data collection.
• Maintain routine records and prepare instructional materials.
• Operate and return needed equipment; assist with inventory.
• Supervise students (classroom and bus monitoring as needed).
• Follow scheduling, attendance, safety rules and board policies.

Skills

Instructional support

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree

GACE Ethics Assessment

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - Preschool

Location: Cherokee County School District (GA) Ralph Bunche Center - Canton, Georgia

Job ID: 5840848

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

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.

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA