High School Special Ed Paraprofessional | Student Support

CITY SCHOOLS OF DECATUR; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City Schools Of Decatur seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional for Decatur High School. The role supports daily classroom activities, assists the teacher, and helps maintain a positive learning environment.

The position follows an 185‑day schedule and involves student supervision, basic transportation duties, and use of standard school equipment. Qualifications include an Associate’s degree or higher (or equivalent college work) and Georgia paraprofessional assessment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher; or completion of two years of college; or passing Georgia paraprofessional assessment.
• Experience with disabled children preferred.
• Ability to support classroom operations and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
• Assists teacher in routine classroom operation.
• Demonstrates understanding of student’s disability.
• Maintains positive behavior management of students.
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity with students and their program.
• Assists students in the restroom as necessary and may assist with diaper changes.
• Loads/unloads wheelchair-bound students on bus or accompanies them to transportation.
• Manages and instructs small groups of students when the teacher is not available.
• Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual equipment.
• May escort children to and from rooms.
• Participates in physical activities as part of the program.
• Flexible in schedule and activities.
• Assists with duplicating and collecting educational paperwork.
• Participates in training to increase skills and proficiency.
• Ensures adherence to safety procedures.

Skills

Assist teachers

Behavior management

Student support

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Two years of college coursework

Georgia paraprofessional assessment

Tools

Laminator

Copier

Audiovisual equipment

Job description

City Schools Of Decatur seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional for Decatur High School. The role supports daily classroom activities, assists the teacher, and helps maintain a positive learning environment.

The position follows an 185‑day schedule and involves student supervision, basic transportation duties, and use of standard school equipment. Qualifications include an Associate’s degree or higher (or equivalent college work) and Georgia paraprofessional assessment.