Area 3 Elementary School_Paraprofessional, Pre-K (Canby Lane ES) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Georgia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District is seeking a Pre-K Paraprofessional at Canby Lane Elementary School. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable and have a strong desire to help students learn, with responsibilities to implement, deliver, and promote high academic expectations to all students.

The role requires collaboration with team members, strong written and verbal communication skills, and support for teachers in managing daily classroom activities and instructional materials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of college courses completed with GPA 2.0 or higher is required.
• High school diploma/GED and a passing score on the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Paraprofessional Assessment is required.

Responsibilities

• 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

Sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours with GPA 2.0 or higher

High school diploma/GED and passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

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Openings as of 8/2/2026

Area 3 Elementary School_ Paraprofessional, Pre-K (Canby Lane ES) 2026-2027 JobID: 22897

• Date Posted: 7/30/2026
• Location: Canby Lane Elem

Canby Lane Elementary Schoolis 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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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.
• 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.

Postings current as of 8/2/2026 10:26:52 PM CST.

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