Secondary Area 2_ Para , Special Ed. (Chapel Hill MS) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Chapel Hill (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District seeks a SPED Paraprofessional for Chapel Hill Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports teachers in meeting educational and behavioral needs and promotes high academic expectations in the classroom and community.

The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable, collaborative, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills as part of a team. Must meet educational requirements and obtain the paraprofessional certificate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours with GPA 2.0 or higher.
• Alternatively, high school diploma / GED with a passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Must obtain a valid Professional Standards Commission paraprofessional certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group and/or individualized instruction per teacher plans.
• Assist with classroom management to promote an effective learning environment.
• Assist with assessment of student performance and related recordkeeping.
• Assist with development and organization of instructional materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

SPED paraprofessional

Small group instruction

Classroom management

Student assessment

Instructional materials

Education

60 sem hours

90 quarter hours

High school diploma / GED

GACE Paraprofessional (passing)

Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

Secondary Area 2_ Para , Special Ed. (Chapel Hill MS) 2026-2027 JobID: 23235

• Date Posted: 9/2/2026

Chapel Hill Middle School is seeking an 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 107 Salary Schedules:Clcik Here 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 the educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students in the classroom and community.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• In accordance with lesson plans developed by the teacher, provides small group and/or individualized instruction to students.
• 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 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.

Education and/or Experience:

• 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 is required.

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• High school diploma/GED and a passing score on the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Paraprofessional Assessment is required.

Certificate, Licenses, Permits:

• Must obtain valid Professional Standards Commission approved paraprofessional certificate.

Postings current as of 9/13/2026 9:48:56 AM CST.

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