Secondary Area 2_ Paraprofessional, Special Ed (Redan Middle) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District is seeking a Paraprofessional for Special Education at Redan MS. The role focuses on implementing high academic expectations and collaborating with the teaching team to support students with IEPs in classrooms and in the community.

Responsibilities include assisting with health-related needs, providing small group instruction, supporting behavior management, and helping with assessments and material preparation under a certified teacher's supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Associate degree or higher from a GA PSC-approved college/university.
• 60 sem. hours or 90 quarter hours with GPA 2.0+.
• Valid GA PSC-approved paraprofessional certificate.

Responsibilities

• Supports teachers in meeting educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Assists students with IEP-driven goals and provides direct instructional support.
• Assists with health-related and personal care tasks as trained.
• Maintains a safe, structured learning environment and supports classroom management.
• Performs data collection and progress monitoring under supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Classroom management

Instructional support

Data collection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher (GA PSC-approved)

60 sem. hours / 90 qtr. hours (GPA 2.0+)

Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

Redan MS 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 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 the educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students in the classroom and community.

Essential Functions

• Assists students with physical and personal care needs, including feeding, toileting, lifting, mobility, and nonmedical personal care activities, as outlined in the student's IEP and in accordance with district policy, required training, and applicable state laws, under the supervision of a certified teacher or licensed professional.
• Supports students with daily health-related care needs, such as hygiene and other non-medical assistance, when appropriately trained and authorized, ensuring all activities align with IEP requirements, obtained consent, and district and state guidelines.
• 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.
• Provides direct instructional support to students under the supervision of a certified special education teacher.
• Reinforces academic content in whole group, small group, and one-on-one settings.
• Implements accommodations and modifications as outlined in student's IEPs.
• Assists with progress monitoring and data collection under the supervision of a certified special education teacher.
• Implements Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with fidelity.
• Maintains a safe and structured learning environment.
• Supports students' self-regulation, social skills, and behavioral strategies.
• Participates in professional learning and required training.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records in compliance with FERPA and district policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And/Or Experience

• High school diploma or GED and pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment, required.
• OR -
• An associate degree or higher from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university is 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.
• A valid Professional Standards Commission-approved paraprofessional certificate is required.

02/16/2026