Secondary Area I School_ Paraprofessional, ISS (Towers HS) 2026-2027

Dekalb County School District of Georgia; Georgia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District seeks a SPED Paraprofessional at Towers High School to support teachers and students. You will implement instructional plans, promote high academic expectations, and collaborate with team members while communicating effectively.

The role focuses on assisting with instructional delivery, classroom management, and material preparation to ensure a conducive learning environment for students with special education needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours with GPA 2.0 or higher.
• High school diploma/GED and a passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Must obtain valid Professional Standards Commission approved paraprofessional certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group and/or individualized instruction aligned with lesson plans.
• Assist teachers with classroom management to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Assist with assessment and recordkeeping of student performance (standardized and non-standardized).
• Develop and organize instructional materials for use with students.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Instruction delivery

Classroom management

Education

60 sem hours / 90 quarter hours with GPA 2.0

High school diploma or GED + passing GACE Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional certificate (Professional Standards Commission)

Job description

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Secondary Area I School_ Paraprofessional, ISS (Towers HS) 2026-2027 JobID: 23567

• Date Posted:
  10/30/2026
  
• Location:
  Towers High
  

Towers High 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.

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Title: Paraprofessional, Special Education
Supports teachers in meeting the educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students in the classroom and community.

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• 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 11/5/2026 9:00:21 AM CST.

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