1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional | Student Support

DeKalb County School District; Georgia; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Grove Elementary School, part of DeKalb County School District, seeks a 1:1 Paraprofessional to support students with educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs in the classroom and community.

The role requires a paraprofessional certificate and adherence to district standards. The school emphasizes collaboration with teachers and strong communication skills in a high-engagement environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists students with educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs in the classroom and community.
• Provides small groups and/or individualized instruction to students, in accordance with lesson plans developed by the teacher.
• Monitors students before and after school and during other non-instructional transitional periods.
• Assists teachers with daily classroom management activities to ensure a conducive learning environment.
• Assists teachers with the assessment of student performance and other recordkeeping tasks.
• Assists teachers with development and organization of instructional materials and ensures availability of these materials.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

60 semester hours / 90 quarter hours with GPA 2.0+

Pass GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

Oak Grove Elementary School, part of DeKalb County School District, seeks a 1:1 Paraprofessional to support students with educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs in the classroom and community.

The role requires a paraprofessional certificate and adherence to district standards. The school emphasizes collaboration with teachers and strong communication skills in a high-engagement environment.