SPED Paraprofessional & Classroom Support Specialist

Cobb County School District (CCSD)

Powder Springs (GA)

On-site

USD 20,000 - 38,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cobb County School District is seeking a Paraprofessional, Special Education at Hendricks Elementary School in Powder Springs, GA. Starting Sep 1, 2026, with a 181-day work year and a NH0 pay grade under the paraprofessional salary schedule. Reports to the Principal; FLSA non-exempt.

The role supports SPED classroom activities, assists with data collection, and participates in IEP-related tasks and school functions.

Qualifications

Education level: associate degree or 60 college hours above remedial level or high school diploma with GACE paraprofessional assessment.
Must maintain Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate.
Experience: None.
Ability to lift a student up to 60 pounds without assistance; two-person lift for heavier students.

Responsibilities

Assists the classroom teacher with students to complete educational activities.
Assist with record keeping and data collection.
Participates in school functions, field trips and extracurricular activities as indicated.
Assists with hall duty and bus loading/unloading as directed.
Assumes a lead role with substitute teachers when the classroom teacher is absent.
Assists with toileting, diapering, food preparation, feeding and other delegated medical procedures.
Assists with movement of students within the school and in positioning and therapy as directed.