Area 1_Preschool Paraprofessional (John Lewis Elementary School) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

John Robert Lewis Elementary School is seeking a PreK-3 Paraprofessional to support teachers and promote high academic expectations for students. The role emphasizes collaboration with team members and strong written and verbal communication.

The position requires meeting education requirements (college hours or high school diploma with GACE Paraprofessional assessment) and obtaining the paraprofessional certificate. Salary grade PRKPA and district policies apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of college coursework with GPA 2.0+.
• High school diploma or GED and a passing score on the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Must obtain valid Professional Standards Commission approved paraprofessional certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group and/or individualized instruction according to lesson plans.
• Assist teachers with classroom management to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Assist teachers with assessment and recordkeeping of student performance.
• Assist with development and organization of instructional materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Small group instruction

Classroom management

Student assessment

Material development

Education

College coursework 60 sem hrs / 90 qtr hrs

High school diploma or GED + passing GACE Paraprofessional

Job description

John Robert Lewis Elementary School is seeking a PreK-3 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.

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.