High School SPED Paraprofessional 1:1 Support & Impact

DeKalb County School District; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District seeks a SPED paraprofessional 1:1 at Dunwoody High School to support students with special needs. The role focuses on implementing instructional plans, assisting with behavior and learning goals, and collaborating with teachers.

The ideal candidate will provide targeted instruction, support assessment activities, and help prepare instructional materials while maintaining a positive classroom environment and strong communication with staff, families, and students.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of college courses with GPA 2.0+ required.
• High school diploma/GED and a passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment required.
• Must obtain valid Professional Standards Commission approved paraprofessional certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group and/or individualized instruction per lesson plans.
• Assist with daily classroom management to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Assist with assessment of student performance (standardized and non-standardized) and recordkeeping.
• Assist with development and organization of instructional materials for use with students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Small group instruction

Classroom management

Student assessment

Instructional materials prep

Communication skills

Education

60+ semester hours / 90 quarter hours GPA 2.0+

High school diploma or GED + passing GACE Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

DeKalb County School District seeks a SPED paraprofessional 1:1 at Dunwoody High School to support students with special needs. The role focuses on implementing instructional plans, assisting with behavior and learning goals, and collaborating with teachers.

The ideal candidate will provide targeted instruction, support assessment activities, and help prepare instructional materials while maintaining a positive classroom environment and strong communication with staff, families, and students.