Area 2 Elementary School_Paraprofessional, MID/MOID (Midvale ES) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Midvale Elementary School in Tucker, GA, part of DeKalb County School District, is seeking a Paraprofessional in General Education to support teachers and students. The role centers on implementing high academic expectations and working with students in small groups or individually.

The candidate will assist with behavior management, student assessments, and the preparation of instructional materials. Strong written and verbal communication is essential, along with collaboration with team

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.
• Must obtain valid Professional Standards Commission approved paraprofessional certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provides small group or individualized instruction to students according to lesson plans.
• Assists teachers with classroom management to create an effective learning environment.
• Assists with assessment of student performance (standardized and non-standardized testing) and with recordkeeping tasks.
• Assists with development and organization of instructional materials for use with students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Student support

Education

60/90 college hours with GPA 2.0+

High school diploma or GED + GACE Paraprofessional

Job description

Midvale Elementary School is seeking an MID/MOID 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

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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

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.