Secondary Area I School_Paraprofessional, SPED (Peachtree MS) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District in Georgia seeks a SPED Paraprofessional to support Peachtree Middle School for the 2026-2027 year. You will implement targeted instructional support under teacher guidance, assist with classroom management, and help with student assessments and materials.

The ideal candidate has strong written and verbal communication skills, and meets education requirements: sixty college hours or a high school diploma with a passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment, plus PSC

Qualifications

• Must have sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours with GPA 2.0+ from an accredited college.
• High school diploma/GED and a passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment are required.
• Must obtain valid Professional Standards Commission paraprofessional certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group and/or individualized instruction following teacher lesson plans.
• Assist with daily classroom management to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Assist with student performance assessment and other recordkeeping tasks.
• Assist with development and organization of instructional materials and ensure availability before lessons.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Sixty college hours

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Secondary Area I School_Paraprofessional, SPED (Peachtree MS) 2026-2027 JobID: 23302

• Date Posted:
  9/14/2026

Peachtree MS 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.

Salary Grade/Schedule

Unified 107

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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 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.

Postings current as of 9/23/2026 10:34:14 PM CST.

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