Impactful Middle School SPED Paraprofessional

Smithville Elementary School PTO, Inc.; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Druid Hills Middle School in DeKalb County, GA is seeking a SPED Paraprofessional to support students with educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs in the classroom and community.

The role emphasizes assisting with mobility and health care tasks, delivering small group instruction, and collaborating with teachers to uphold high academic expectations and a positive learning environment. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists students with physical needs including mobility.
• Assists with health care procedures and daily care as needed.
• Provides small groups or individualized instruction per teacher plans.
• Monitors students during non-instructional periods.
• Supports classroom management to promote an effective learning environment.
• Assists with assessment and recordkeeping of student performance.
• Assists with developing and organizing instructional materials.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

60-semester / 90-quarter hours

Job description

Druid Hills Middle School in DeKalb County, GA is seeking a SPED Paraprofessional to support students with educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs in the classroom and community.

The role emphasizes assisting with mobility and health care tasks, delivering small group instruction, and collaborating with teachers to uphold high academic expectations and a positive learning environment. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.