1:1 Elementary Paraprofessional - Student Support

DeKalb County School District; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Grove Elementary School in DeKalb County is seeking a Paraprofessional, 1:1, to support students with educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.

The ideal candidate will assist with instruction, mobility, health care procedures, and materials preparation while working closely with teachers to promote high academic expectations. Collaboration and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment required.
• Associate degree or higher from a Georgia PSC approved college or university required.
• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of college courses with GPA ≥ 2.0 from a PSC-approved college or university.
• Must obtain valid PSC-approved paraprofessional certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with physical needs including feeding, toileting, lifting, and mobility.
• Assists students with health care procedures including hygiene and medications as needed for daily care.
• Provides small groups and/or individualized instruction to students per teacher's lesson plans.
• Monitors students before/after school and during non-instructional periods.
• Assists teachers with classroom management to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Participates in assessment of student performance and recordkeeping tasks.
• Assists teachers with development and organization of instructional materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Student support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

Sixty semester hours / 90 quarter hours

Job description

Oak Grove Elementary School in DeKalb County is seeking a Paraprofessional, 1:1, to support students with educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.

The ideal candidate will assist with instruction, mobility, health care procedures, and materials preparation while working closely with teachers to promote high academic expectations. Collaboration and strong communication are essential.