Secondary Area I School_Paraprofessional, ISS (McNair HS) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District seeks a Paraprofessional, General Education at McNair High School to support instructional goals and student development. The role emphasizes assisting teachers, delivering small group instruction, and maintaining organized learning materials.

The position requires considerable collaboration with staff, effective communication, and a strong commitment to helping students meet academic expectations in a high school setting.

Qualifications

• 60+ semester hours or 90+ quarter hours with GPA 2.0+.
• High school diploma/GED with passing GACE Paraprofessional assessment.
• Must obtain PSC paraprofessional certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group or individualized instruction per lesson plans.
• Assist with classroom management to foster an effective learning environment.
• Assist with assessments and other recordkeeping tasks.
• Develop and organize instructional materials for students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Student support

Education

60+ semester hours / 90+ quarter hours

High school diploma or GED + GACE Paraprofessional

Job description

McNair High School is seeking an ISS Paraprofessional to support their ISS Discipline and Character Development Program. 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

107

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Title: Paraprofessional, General 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.