Area 1_Paraprofessional, Kindergarten (Hightower ES) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Doraville (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hightower Elementary School is seeking a Kindergarten Paraprofessional to support teachers and students in a general education setting. The role emphasizes delivering instructional support, promoting high academic expectations, and collaborating with the team to foster student learning.

Ideal candidates will have to meet state education requirements, pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment, and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills for classroom duties and materials

Qualifications

• 60–90 semester credits with GPA 2.0 or higher required.
• High school diploma or GED and passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group and/or individualized instruction per lesson plans.
• Assist with classroom management to maintain a productive learning environment.
• Assist with student assessment and recording of performance.

Skills

Educational support

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Classroom management

Education

60-90 college hours

GACE Paraprofessional test

Job description

Area 1_Paraprofessional, Kindergarten (Hightower ES) 2026-2027 JobID: 23368

• Date Posted:
  9/23/2026
• Location:
  Hightower Elementary School

Hightower Elementary School is seeking a Kindergarten 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 108

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

Supports teachers in meeting the educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students in the classroom and community.

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• 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.