Secondary Area 2 School_Paraprofessional, Interrelated (Cedar Grove MS) 2026-2027

Applitrack; Georgia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District is seeking a Paraprofessional, Special Education for Cedar Grove Middle School to assist teachers in meeting students' educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. The role emphasizes collaboration and communication to promote high academic expectations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED plus GACE paraprofessional qualification, or an associate degree or higher, with acceptable college hours.

Qualifications

• Must pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Associate degree or higher from a Georgia PCSB-approved accredited college or university.
• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours with GPA 2.0+ from a Georgia PCSB-approved college or university.

Responsibilities

• 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 to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Assists teachers with the assessment of student performance (standardized and non-standardized testing) and other recordkeeping tasks.
• Assists teachers with development and organization of instructional materials and ensures availability.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

GACE Paraprofessional

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

60 college hours with 2.0 GPA

Job description

Openings as of 10/3/2026

Secondary Area 2 School_Paraprofessional, Interrelated (Cedar Grove MS) 2026-2027 JobID: 22966

• Date Posted: 8/6/2026
• Location: Cedar Grove Middle

Cedar Grove Middle Schoolis seeking aParaprofessional.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.
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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 a valid Professional Standards Commission-approved paraprofessional certificate.

Postings current as of 10/3/2026 8:29:42 AM CST.