Area 3 Elementary School_ Paraprofessional, Title I Kindergarten (McNair DLA) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Candler-McAfee (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District is seeking a Title I Kindergarten Paraprofessional for McNair Discovery Learning for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on implementing high academic expectations and collaborating with the school team.

This is a one-year position funded through Title I funds, ending on or before June 30, 2027. Essential duties include assisting with personal care under supervision, providing instructional support in small groups, monitoring students, and helping with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, with pass on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Associate degree or higher from a PSC-approved college or university.
• Minimum of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours with a 2.0 GPA from a PSC-approved institution.
• Valid PSC-approved paraprofessional certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with personal care needs under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Support health-related care and hygiene per IEP and district guidelines.
• Assist students with health care procedures as needed for daily care.
• Provide small group or one-on-one instruction per lesson plans.
• Monitor students before/after school and during non-instructional times.
• Assist teachers with classroom management and behavior support.
• Assist with student assessments and recordkeeping.
• Develop and organize instructional materials for scheduled segments.
• Implement accommodations and modifications per IEPs.
• Support progress monitoring and data collection under supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records per FERPA and district policy.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

60 sem hours / 90 quarter hours

Paraprofessional certificate (PSC approved)

Job description

Area 3 Elementary School_ Paraprofessional, Title I Kindergarten (McNair DLA) 2026-2027 JobID: 22597

• Date Posted: 7/1/2026
• Location: McNair Discovery Learning

McNair DLA 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.

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.

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