Area 4 Elementary School_Paraprofessional, Special Education (Redan ES) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District seeks a Paraprofessional in Special Education to support classroom instruction and student needs at Redan ES. The role focuses on implementing high academic expectations and promoting student learning under the guidance of a certified teacher.

The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with the teaching team, assist with health-related care per IEP and district policy, and communicate effectively in writing and speech to support student success.

Qualifications

• Supports teachers in meeting educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with physical and personal care needs per IEP and district policy.
• Supports students with health-related care needs when trained and authorized.
• Assists with health care procedures, including medications, as needed for daily care.
• Provides small groups and/or individualized instruction per teacher lesson plans.
• Monitors students before/after school and during non-instructional transitions.
• Assists teachers with daily classroom management to maintain an effective learning environment.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Student support

Job description

Redan ES i is seeking a SPED 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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Title: Paraprofessional, Special Education

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

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.