Special Education Preschool Parapro

TrulyHired; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coweta County Board of Education is seeking a Special Education Preschool Paraprofessional to support the classroom teacher in implementing instructional programs. The role includes preparing materials, guiding groups, collecting IEP data, and supervising students in various settings throughout the school day.

Two positions are available for the 2026/27 year. Site to be determined within Coweta County and requires compliance with all district policies and confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualify for Paraprofessional Certificate by Associate's degree, 60 semester hours, or 90 quarter hours, or by passing the GACE.
• Experience with young children, preferably with autism.
• Ability to organize groups and adapt to changing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with instruction and group/individual activities.
• Prepare materials and maintain an orderly classroom environment.
• Collect and report data on student progress and IEP goals.
• Provide supervision and support during activities of daily living as required.
• Follow safety procedures and assist with health-related tasks as trained.

Skills

Group management

Adaptability

Education

Paraprofessional certificate eligibility

Job description

Job Description

POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL 183 Day Calendar

2 Positions Available

LOCATION: Site to Be Determined

AVAILABLE: 2026/27

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Special Education Preschool Paraprofessional provides competent support and assistance to the special education classroom teacher in the full implementation of the instructional programs of the school. Meets and instructs assigned groups and individuals in the locations and at the times designated by the teacher.Presents materials required in the paraprofessional assignment within the content limitations of the system curriculum guides and under the direction of the teacher. Assists the teacher to implement programs of study that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. Assists in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Consistently follows the provided classroom schedule. Prepares for groups and/or individuals assigned, and shows evidence of such preparation. Provides input to the teacher for assessing the accomplishments of students. Collects accurate and complete IEP goal data as required. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Assists in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct. Assists the teacher to enforce reasonable rules of classroom behavior and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Provides feedback to learners about their academic progress and behavior. Reproduces, organizes, distributes, and collects instructional materials for the implementation of instructional programs. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. Complies with any reasonable oral or written directive of the teacher, the principal, or other appropriate administrator/supervisor.Maintains strict confidentiality of all student information. Provides support and supervision of students in a variety of settings. Assists in the collection of student data and in compiling and organizing data for review by the teacher. Assists students with activities of daily living (grooming, toileting, eating, health and safety issues) as required. Performs basic health procedures (tube feeding, clean intermittent bladder catheterization) as assigned, following successful completion of required training.Participates successfully in training programs designed to increase skill and proficiency related to job assignment, as well as procedures to be used with students with disabilities. Assists with specialized feeding requirements.Assists with the implementation of positive behavioral support/interventions. Follows all safety procedures and training protocols when lifting students and in the operation of wheelchairs and other equipment. Demonstrates the ability to perform special duties as required for meeting the unique needs of specific student populations, such as lifting or transferring students with physical disabilities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION OR TRAINING:

Qualify for a Paraprofessional Certificate by either holding an Associate's Degree or higher, or showing completion of 90 quarter hours/60 semester hours of college credit, or by passing the Paraprofessional GACE exam.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

The ability to organize and direct small and large groups of children in a variety of activities and settings.The ability to adjust to changing conditions and situations.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience working with and directing the activities of young children is required; preferably children with Autism.

The Coweta County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable.

The Coweta 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.