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

Dekalb County School District of Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford Park Elementary School is seeking a Pre-K Paraprofessional to support teachers in delivering high-quality education and promoting positive student outcomes for Pre-K students. The role emphasizes collaboration with team members and strong communication, with responsibilities spanning instructional support, classroom management, and student assessments.

The position requires college coursework or a high school diploma with GACE Paraprofessional certification, and it adheres to DeKalb

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 per lesson plans.
• Assist with classroom management to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Assist with assessment of student performance (standardized and non-standardized testing) and recordkeeping.
• Assist teachers with development and organization of instructional materials for use with students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Small group instruction

Classroom management

Assessment & recordkeeping

Instructional materials prep

Education

60 sem hours

HS diploma + GACE

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - DeKalb County School District

Area 1_PreK Paraprofessional (Ashford Park ES) 2026-2027 JobID: 23524

Date Posted: 10/26/2026

Ashford Park Elementary School is seeking aPre-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

• 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.

Postings current as of 11/5/2026 10:11:38 AM CST.