Area 4 Elementary School_ Paraprofessional, Special Education (Princeton ES) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; United States; Sur place; USD 18 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Princeton Elementary School is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and students in meeting educational, behavioral, and social-emotional goals. The role involves assisting with instruction, adherence to IEPs, and collaboration with the school team in a dynamic elementary setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment, or possess an approved associate degree or higher with required college hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow IEP guidelines.

Responsabilités

• Assist students with daily classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Provide small group or one-on-one instructional support per lesson plans.
• Support health-related care needs and ensure safety in the classroom.
• Assist with behavior management and data collection as directed.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials for classroom use.

Description du poste

Area 4 Elementary School_ Paraprofessional, Special Education (Princeton ES) 2026-2027 JobID: 21115

• Date Posted
  3/25/2026
• Location
  Princeton Elementary School

Princeton Elementary Schoolis seeking an Special Education 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: 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.

Title: Paraprofessional, Special Education

Supports teachers in meeting students' educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs in the classroom andcommunity.

Essential Job Duties

• Assists students with physical and personal care needs, including feeding, toileting, lifting, mobility, and non-medical 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 licensedprofessional.
• 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, obtainedconsent, 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 plansdeveloped 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 thatstudents 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 withstudents 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 educationteacher.
• Reinforces academic content in a whole group, small group, and one-one-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 educationteacher.
• 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
• Associate degree or higher from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved accredited collegeor university 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.

CERTIFICATE, LICENSES, PERMITS:

• A valid Professional Standards Commission-approved paraprofessional certificate is required.