1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional — Inspire Student Growth

DeKalb County School District; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District seeks a Paraprofessional, Special Education 1:1 at Bob Mathis Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on implementing IEP-driven support, promoting high academic expectations, and collaborating with the instructional team to assist students with their educational and social-emotional needs.

The position emphasizes assisting with health-related care, behavior management, and progress monitoring under the supervision of a certified teacher.

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.
• Sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours with a 2.0 GPA from a Georgia PSC-approved college or university.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical/personal care needs per IEP and district policy.
• Support students with health-related care needs and basic daily activities.
• Provide small group or one-on-one instructional support according to lesson plans.
• Monitor students during non-instructional periods and transitions.
• Assist teachers with classroom management and behavior support.
• Assist with assessment and documentation of student progress.

Education

High school diploma or GED and pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Associate degree or higher from a Georgia PSC-approved college/university

Sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours with a 2.0 GPA

Job description

DeKalb County School District seeks a Paraprofessional, Special Education 1:1 at Bob Mathis Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on implementing IEP-driven support, promoting high academic expectations, and collaborating with the instructional team to assist students with their educational and social-emotional needs.

The position emphasizes assisting with health-related care, behavior management, and progress monitoring under the supervision of a certified teacher.