Area 2 Elementary School_ Paraprofessional, Title I Kindergarten (Hawthorne ES) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorne Elementary School is seeking a Title I Kindergarten Paraprofessional to support classroom needs, implement high academic expectations, and collaborate with staff. The role emphasizes assisting with personal care, health-related tasks, and targeted instruction under certified supervision.

The position is funded for one year, ending on or before June 30, 2027, with potential for continuation through reappointment to new roles within the DeKalb County School District.

Qualifications

• Must pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment or hold PSC approval.
• Proven ability to work with students with diverse needs as per IEP.
• Commitment to confidentiality and FERPA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with personal care needs per IEP under supervision.
• Support health-related needs and daily living activities with appropriate training.
• Provide small group or one-on-one instruction per lesson plans.
• Assist with classroom management and preserve a safe learning environment.
• Aid teachers with assessment, data collection, and material preparation.
• Implement accommodations and progress monitoring as outlined in IEPs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

FERPA confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

Sixty semester hours / ninety quarter hours

Paraprofessional certificate (PSC-approved)

Job description

Hawthorne ES is seeking an Title I Kindergarten 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.

This is a one (1) year position funded through the use of Title I funds. This position will end on or before June 30, 2027. The applicant accepting this position must apply for an available position and be recommended for a new position in order to continue employment with the DeKalb County School District for the 2026-2027 school year.

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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

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