Kindergarten Paraprofessional: Empower Early Learners

DeKalb County School District; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District is seeking a Kindergarten Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers and promote high academic expectations. The role emphasizes small-group instruction, classroom management, and collaboration with staff.

The ideal candidate will hold 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours with a GPA of 2.0+ or a high school diploma with a passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment, and must obtain the required paraprofessional certificate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of college courses completed with GPA 2.0 or higher from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university.
• High school diploma/GED and a passing score on the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Paraprofessional Assessment is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides small group and/or individualized instruction to students according to lesson plans.
• Assists teachers with daily classroom management activities to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Assists teachers with assessment of student performance (standardized and non-standardized testing) and other recordkeeping tasks.
• Assists teachers with the development and organization of instructional materials for use with students and ensures materials are available prior to instructional segments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Small group instruction

Classroom management

Assessment of student performance

Instructional materials prep

Collaboration

Education

60 semester hours / 90 quarter hours with GPA 2.0+

High school diploma/GED + GACE Paraprofessional

Job description

DeKalb County School District is seeking a Kindergarten Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers and promote high academic expectations. The role emphasizes small-group instruction, classroom management, and collaboration with staff.

The ideal candidate will hold 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours with a GPA of 2.0+ or a high school diploma with a passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment, and must obtain the required paraprofessional certificate.