Empowering Special Education Paraprofessional

DeKalb County School District; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Peachtree Middle School in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and students in meeting educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. The role emphasizes collaboration and strong communication in a school setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily instructional activities, health care procedures, and classroom management, along with preparing instructional materials and monitoring student progress.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical needs (feeding, toileting, mobility).
• Assist students with health care procedures and daily care.
• Provide small group or individualized instruction per lesson plans.
• Monitor students during non-instructional times and transitions.
• Assist teachers with classroom management and behavior.
• Assist with assessment and recordkeeping of student performance.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials for use with students.

Skills

Strong desire to help students

Written and verbal communication

Collaborative teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

Sixty semester hours or ninety quarter hours

Job description

Peachtree Middle School in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and students in meeting educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. The role emphasizes collaboration and strong communication in a school setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily instructional activities, health care procedures, and classroom management, along with preparing instructional materials and monitoring student progress.