Area 1 Elementary School_Paraprofessional, Pre-K (Kingsley ES) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District's Kingsley ES is seeking a Pre-K Paraprofessional to support teachers and diverse learners in a collaborative classroom.

You will implement lesson plans, provide small group instruction, assist with behavior management and student assessments, and help prepare instructional materials. This on-site role requires commitment to high academic expectations and supportive student engagement.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have at least 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours with GPA 2.0 or higher or a HS diploma/GED with passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and implement instructional plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group and/or individualized instruction based on lesson plans.
• Assist teachers with daily classroom management to promote a positive learning environment.
• Assist with assessment of student performance and related recordkeeping.
• Develop and organize instructional materials for use with students and ensure availability before lessons.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Classroom management

Education

Sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours

High school diploma or GED with GACE Paraprofessional tested

Job description

Area 1 Elementary School_Paraprofessional, Pre-K (Kingsley ES) 2026-2027 JobID: 22918

Date Posted: 8/1/2026

(Kingsley Elementary) is seeking a Pre-K 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.

Salary Grade/Schedule: PRKPA

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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.
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• High school diploma/GED and a passing score on the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Paraprofessional Assessment is required.

CERTIFICATE, LICENSES, PERMITS:

Must obtain valid Professional Standards Commission approved paraprofessional certificate.