Area 4 Elementary - Paraprofessional, Pre-K (Shadow Rock ES) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Shadow Rock Elementary is seeking a Pre-K Paraprofessional to support teachers in meeting educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students. The role emphasizes implementing high academic expectations and collaboration with the team to promote student learning.

Ideal candidates will have the required education, demonstrate strong communication, and be prepared to deliver small group and individualized instruction in a dynamic elementary setting.

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 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

• Provides small group and/or individualized instruction to students.
• Assists teachers with daily classroom management activities to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Assists teachers with assessment of student performance and other recordkeeping tasks.
• Assists teachers with development and organization of instructional materials for use with students.

Skills

Small group instruction

Classroom management

Student assessment

Instructional materials preparation

Education

60+ semester hours (GPA 2.0+)

High school diploma or GED

GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

Area 4 Elementary - Paraprofessional, Pre-K (Shadow Rock ES) 2026-2027 JobID: 23161

• Date Posted:
  8/25/2026
• Location:
  Shadow Rock Elementary

Shadow Rock Elementary School 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

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.

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

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.


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• 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.