Horizon Area School _ Paraprofessional, Special Education (Dresden ES) 2025-2026

DeKalb County School District; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is looking for a dedicated SPED Paraprofessional to support students with special needs at Dresden Elementary School. This role involves implementing educational plans, assisting with physical and health care needs, and fostering a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to student success, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and staff. Join a passionate team that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students and promoting high academic expectations. If you are eager to contribute to a supportive educational setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; must pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Associate degree or 60 semester hours of college courses with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical needs and health care procedures.
• Provide individualized instruction and monitor students during transitions.
• Support teachers with classroom management and recordkeeping tasks.

Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Instructional Support

Behavior Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or Higher

60 Semester Hours of College Courses

Job description

Horizon Area School - Paraprofessional, Special Education (Dresden ES) 2025-2026 JobID: 16501

• Date Posted:
  2/26/2025

Dresden Elementary School 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 students' educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs in the classroom and community.

Essential Job Duties:

• Assists students with physical needs including feeding, toileting, lifting, and mobility.
• 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.
• Assists teachers with the assessment of student performance (standardized and non-standardized testing) and other recordkeeping tasks.
• Assists teachers with the development and organization of appropriate instructional materials for use with students and ensures the availability of these materials prior to scheduled instructional segments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment, required.

OR

• Associate degree or higher from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university required.

OR

• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of college courses completed with a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 2.0 or higher from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university.

Certificates, Licenses or Permits:

• Must obtain valid Professional Standards Commission approved paraprofessional certificate.