Secondary Area I Paraprofessional, SPED (Druid Hills MS) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District is seeking a SPED Paraprofessional at Druid Hills Middle School to support students with disabilities in instructional and behavioral needs. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, delivering small-group or individualized instruction, and promoting high academic expectations.

Required qualifications include a Georgia GACE Paraprofessional assessment or an equivalent credential, with multiple paths to eligibility such as a high school diploma, associate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment, required.
• Associate degree or higher from a Georgia PSC approved accredited college or university.
• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of college courses with a GPA of 2.0+ from a Georgia PSC-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 per lesson plans.
• Monitors students before/after school and during non-instructional periods.
• Supports classroom management to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Assists teachers with student performance assessment and recordkeeping.
• Develops and organizes instructional materials for scheduled segments.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

60 sem hours / 90 quarter hours with GPA 2.0+

Job description

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Secondary Area I Paraprofessional, SPED (Druid Hills MS) 2026-2027 JobID: 23413

• Date Posted:
  10/1/2026

Druid Hills Middle Schoolis seeking aSPED 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.
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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 valid Professional Standards Commission approved paraprofessional certificate.

Postings current as of 11/5/2026 9:30:48 AM CST.

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