Area 2 Elementary School_ PreK, Paraprofessional ( Pleasantdale ES) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Willow Springs (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleasantdale Elementary is seeking a Pre-K Paraprofessional to support teachers and students in the classroom and community. The role focuses on implementing high academic expectations and collaborating with team members, with strong written and verbal communication required.

Responsibilities include delivering small group and individualized instruction, assisting with classroom management, and aiding in assessments and material preparation.

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.
• High school diploma/GED and a passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment is required.
• Must obtain valid Professional Standards Commission approved paraprofessional certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group and/or individualized instruction to students.
• Assist teachers with daily classroom management activities to promote an effective learning environment.
• Assist teachers with assessment of student performance and other recordkeeping tasks.
• Assist teachers with development and organization of instructional materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Small group instruction

Classroom management

Student assessment

Instructional materials

Communication skills

Education

60–90 college hours (GPA 2.0+)

High school diploma or GED + passes GACE Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional certificate (PSC approved)

Tools

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

• Date Posted: 10/13/2026
• Location: Pleasantdale Elementary

Pleasantdale ES is seeking aPre-K 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.

Title: Paraprofessional, PreK

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

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• - or -
• 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.