Secondary Area I School_Paraprofessional, Special Education (Tucker MS) 2026 - 2027

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

Job summary

DeKalb County School District is seeking a SPED Paraprofessional at Tucker Middle School. The role involves supporting students with educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs in the classroom and community.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, health procedures, and instructional support as outlined by the teacher. Collaboration with a team and strong communication are essential for promoting high academic expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required (or equivalent).
• Associate degree or higher from a GCPSC-approved institution preferred.
• Minimum of 60 sem. hours or 90 quarter hours with GPA 2.0+ from GCPSC-approved college/university.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical needs including feeding, toileting, lifting, and mobility.
• Assist with health care procedures including hygiene and medications as needed for daily care.
• Provide small-group or individualized instruction per lesson plans.
• Monitor students before/after school and during non-instructional transitions.
• Support teachers with classroom management to foster effective learning.
• Assist teachers with assessments and recordkeeping of student performance.
• Prepare instructional materials and ensure availability for scheduled segments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

Sixty semester hours or ninety quarter hours

Job description

Secondary Area I School_Paraprofessional, Special Education (Tucker MS) 2026 - 2027 JobID: 23421

• Date Posted: 10/1/2026
• Location: Tucker Middle School

Tucker Middle School

is seeking a 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 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 10/13/2026 11:09:16 PM CST.

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