Area 1 Paraprofessional Instructional (Ashford Park ES) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford Park Elementary School in DeKalb County is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional to implement, deliver, and promote high academic expectations for all students. The role requires collaboration with team members and strong written and verbal communication skills.

The position supports teachers through small group instruction, classroom management, and student assessment while helping prepare instructional materials. A paraprofessional certificate is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• 60+ semester hours with GPA 2.0 or higher from a PSC-approved college/university.
• High school diploma/GED with a passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Must obtain PSC-approved paraprofessional certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provides small group and/or individualized instruction per lesson plans.
• Assists teachers with daily classroom management for an effective learning environment.
• Assists teachers with assessment of student performance and related recordkeeping.
• Assists in development and organization of instructional materials for use with students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Collaborative teamwork

Education

60+ semester hours

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

Ashford Park Elementary School is seeking an Instructional 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: 107

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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, General Education

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.