Area 2 Elementary School_Paraprofessional, Special Ed MOID (Laurel Ridge) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Laurel Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District in Laurel Ridge (Area 2 Elementary) seeks an SPED Paraprofessional to support teachers and students, delivering instruction aligned with IEPs and district policies. The role involves assisting with health-related needs, data collection, behavior support, and collaboration with the special education team to promote academic and social-emotional growth.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, passing the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment, or higher education

Qualifications

• Must have effective communication with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a special education setting.
• Commitment to supporting students with diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with daily activities and instructional needs as outlined in IEPs.
• Provides small group and one-on-one instructional support.
• Supports health-related care needs and daily living activities when trained.
• Assists teachers with assessment and data collection.
• Maintains a safe, structured learning environment and behavior support.
• Participates in professional learning and training.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patience

Education

High school diploma or GED and GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Associate degree or higher (Georgia PSC approved)

60 sem. hours / 90 quarter hours with GPA 2.0+

Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

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Area 2 Elementary School_Paraprofessional, Special Ed MOID (Laurel Ridge) 2026-2027 JobID: 23384

• Date Posted: 9/25/2026

Laurel Ridge ES is seeking an SPED 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.
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Title: Paraprofessional, Special Education

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

Essential Functions

• Assists students with physical and personal care needs, including feeding, toileting, lifting, mobility, and nonmedical personal care activities, as outlined in the student's IEP and in accordance with district policy, required training, and applicable state laws, under the supervision of a certified teacher or licensed professional.
• Supports students with daily health-related care needs, such as hygiene and other non-medical assistance, when appropriately trained and authorized, ensuring all activities align with IEP requirements, obtained consent, and district and state guidelines.
• Assists students with health care procedures, including hygiene and medications, as needed for daily care.
• Provides small groups and/or individualized instruction to students, in accordance with lesson plans developed by the teacher.
• Monitors students before and after school and during other non-instructional transitional periods.
• 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 the 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.
• Provides direct instructional support to students under the supervision of a certified special education teacher.
• Reinforces academic content in whole group, small group, and one-on-one settings.
• Implements accommodations and modifications as outlined in student's IEPs.
• Assists with progress monitoring and data collection under the supervision of a certified special education teacher.
• Implements Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with fidelity.
• Maintains a safe and structured learning environment.
• Supports students' self-regulation, social skills, and behavioral strategies.
• Participates in professional learning and required training.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records in compliance with FERPA and district policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/Or Experience

• • High school diploma or GED and pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment, required.
• - OR -
• • An associate degree or higher from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university is required.
• - OR -
• • Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of college courses completed with a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 2.0 or higher from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university.
• • A valid Professional Standards Commission-approved paraprofessional certificate is required.

02/16/2026

Postings current as of 11/5/2026 10:26:24 AM CST.

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