Adaptive Curriculum Paraprofessional - Special Education

DeKalb County School District; Clarkston (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District seeks an Adaptive Curriculum Paraprofessional for Indian Creek Elementary School in Georgia. The role supports students with disabilities, facilitates small-group and individualized instruction, and assists with health-related tasks and daily care as needed.

The position requires sixty college hours or ninety quarter hours with a 2.0 GPA or higher, or a high school diploma with a passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. Certification is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Supports teachers in meeting educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students.
• Must be able to assist with lifting and toileting as required.

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 group and/or individualized instruction in alignment with lesson plans.
• Monitors students before/after school and during transitions.
• Assists with classroom management to create an effective learning environment.
• Assists with assessment and recordkeeping tasks.
• Develops and organizes instructional materials for use with students.

Skills

Caring and motivated to work with SPED

Education

Sixty (60) college hours or ninety (90) quarter hours with GPA 2.0+

Job description

DeKalb County School District seeks an Adaptive Curriculum Paraprofessional for Indian Creek Elementary School in Georgia. The role supports students with disabilities, facilitates small-group and individualized instruction, and assists with health-related tasks and daily care as needed.

The position requires sixty college hours or ninety quarter hours with a 2.0 GPA or higher, or a high school diploma with a passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. Certification is required upon hire.