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

DeKalb County School District; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The DeKalb County School District is seeking a SPED Paraprofessional for Flat Rock Elementary School. This position requires assisting students with various needs and working collaboratively with teachers to promote academic success. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a passion for supporting students.

Qualifications

• Pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment required.
• Must obtain valid paraprofessional certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical needs, including feeding and mobility.
• Provide individualized instruction per lesson plans.
• Assist with daily classroom management activities.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Caring for others

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

60 semester hours with GPA of 2.0

Job description

Horizon Area School _ Paraprofessional, Special Education (Flat Rock ES) 2025-2026 JobID: 18052

• Date Posted:
  5/20/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Flat Rock Elementary School
  
  

Position Type:
Paraprofessionals/ Para, Special Ed

Date Posted:
5/20/2025

Location:
Flat Rock Elementary School

Flat Rock Elementary Schoolis seeking aSPED 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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The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.


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.

Attachment(s):

• Paraprofessional Special Education.pdf

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