Elementary SPED Paraprofessional: Student Support

DeKalb County School District; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurel Ridge Elementary School in DeKalb County seeks a SPED Paraprofessional to support students with educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs in the classroom and community.

Under supervision of a certified teacher, you will implement accommodations per IEP, assist with instruction, health-related tasks, and maintain confidentiality per FERPA; requires ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Associate degree or higher from a PSC-approved college or university.
• 60 sem hours or 90 quarter hours with GPA 2.0 or higher.
• Valid PSC-approved paraprofessional certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assists with physical and personal care needs per IEP under supervision.
• Provides small group or one-on-one instructional support.
• Assists with health-related tasks and medications as trained.
• Supports teachers with classroom management and assessment tasks.
• Develops instructional materials and monitors student progress.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records per FERPA.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative team work

Help students learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

60 sem hours / 90 quarter hours

Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

Laurel Ridge Elementary School in DeKalb County seeks a SPED Paraprofessional to support students with educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs in the classroom and community.

Under supervision of a certified teacher, you will implement accommodations per IEP, assist with instruction, health-related tasks, and maintain confidentiality per FERPA; requires ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.