Area 1_Preschool Paraprofessional (John Lewis Elementary School) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; España; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District's John Robert Lewis Elementary School seeks a PreK paraprofessional to support teachers and students with instructional activities and behavior management. The ideal candidate has at least 60 college hours or a high school diploma with a passing GACE paraprofessional assessment, and is committed to promoting high academic expectations.

Responsibilities include small group or individualized instruction, classroom management, assisting with assessments and materials,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated instructional support in PreK settings.
• Ability to work with diverse learners and collaborate with teachers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides small group and/or individualized instruction per lesson plans.
• Assists with classroom management to create an effective learning environment.
• Assists with assessment of student performance and related recordkeeping.
• Assists with instructional materials development and preparation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Small group instruction

Classroom management

Assessment of student performance

Instructional materials development

Communication skills

Education

60+ semester hours or 90+ quarter hours with GPA ≥ 2.0

High school diploma or GED with passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

Area 1_Preschool Paraprofessional (John Lewis Elementary School) 2026-2027 JobID: 23489

• Date Posted:10/16/2026
• Location:John Robert Lewis ES

John Robert Lewis Elementary School is seeking a PreK-3 Paraprofessional. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable and have a strong desire to help students learn. The primary responsibility is to implement, deliver, and promote high academic expectations to all students. The ideal candidate must work collaboratively with team members and must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Title: Paraprofessional, PreK

Supports teachers in meeting the educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students in the classroom and community.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• In accordance with lesson plans developed by the teacher, provides small group and/or individualized instruction to students.
• Assists teachers with daily classroom management activities designed to ensure that students demonstrate behavior that is conducive to an effective learning environment.
• Assists teachers with assessment of student performance (standardized and non-standardized testing) and other recordkeeping tasks.
• Assists teachers with the development and organization of appropriate instructional materials for use with students and ensures the availability of these materials prior to scheduled instructional segments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of college courses completed with GPA 2.0 or higher from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university is required.
• - or -
• High school diploma/GED and a passing score on the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Paraprofessional Assessment is required.

Must obtain valid Professional Standards Commission approved paraprofessional certificate.

Postings current as of 10/31/2026 9:29:02 AM CST.

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