Paraprofessional

Northwest Classical Academy • Kennesaw, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Classical Academy seeks a full-time Paraprofessional for the 2026–2027 school year at its Kennesaw campus. Paraprofessionals support teachers in meeting the educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities. The role calls for high moral character and collaborative work to create a safe, secure, and respectful working and learning environment for all students. The position reports to the Director of Student Services.

The successful candidate will support the school’s mission to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum emphasizing virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility. Candidates should be enthusiastic about the school’s vision to become a nationally regarded K–12 classical school and an incubator for the growth and promotion of classical education. They should also embody the school’s values: classical liberal arts education; community and partnership in forming intelligent, virtuous citizens; excellence in teaching and learning; and the virtues of courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, or a high school diploma/GED with a passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Test.
• Two to three years of experience working as a paraprofessional with children with disabilities, or comparable experience.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the school’s mission and the principles of classical education.
• Provide classical pedagogical support to students with disabilities in line with the school’s mission and each student’s IEP.
• Provide small-group and/or individualized instruction to students with disabilities in accordance with supervising teachers’ lesson plans.
• Collect instructional and behavioral data for all objectives being taught for each student.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans for students with disabilities.
• Facilitate communication about students with disabilities between General Education and Special Education Teachers.
• Assist students as necessary with physical needs, including mobility.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for eligible positions.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Priority enrollment for employees’ children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree