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

DeKalb County School District; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Elementary in DeKalb County School District is seeking a Pre-K Paraprofessional to support early learners and promote high academic expectations. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable and have a strong desire to help students learn, collaborating with team members and communicating effectively.

Responsibilities include delivering small group and individualized instruction, assisting with classroom management, and helping with assessments and materials under teacher guidance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group and/or individualized instruction to students in accordance with lesson plans.
• Assist teachers with daily classroom management activities to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Assist teachers with assessment of student performance and other recordkeeping tasks.
• Assist teachers with development and organization of instructional materials and ensure materials are available before instruction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

60+ college semester hours (GPA 2.0)

High school diploma or GED + GACE Paraprofessional passing score

Job description

(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

Title: Paraprofessional, PreK

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.

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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.

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.