Area 2 Elementary School_Paraprofessional, Special Education (Evansdale ES) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Georgia; Presencial; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Evansdale Elementary School is seeking a SPED Paraprofessional to support teachers and students. The role emphasizes implementing IEP-directed instruction, assisting with health-related needs, and providing small group or 1:1 instructional support in alignment with district policies.

The paraprofessional will help maintain a safe, structured learning environment, monitor student behavior, and participate in required trainings while upholding FERPA confidentiality and district standards.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED is required and passing the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment is required.
• An associate degree or higher from a PSC-approved college is required.
• Minimum of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours with GPA of 2.0 or higher from a PSC-approved college.
• A PSC-approved paraprofessional certificate is required.

Responsabilidades

• Support teachers by providing direct instructional support to students under supervision.
• Deliver small group or one-on-one instruction as per lesson plans.
• Assist with data collection, progress monitoring, and recordkeeping.
• Implement accommodations and modifications per IEPs and participate in professional training.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Team collaboration

Behavior management

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

60+ semester hours / 90+ quarter hours

Paraprofessional certificate

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Area 2 Elementary School_Paraprofessional, Special Education (Evansdale ES) 2026-2027 JobID: 22920

• Date Posted:
  8/3/2026
• Location:
  Evansdale Elementary

Evansdale 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.

Salary Grade/Schedule: Unified 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, 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.