Special Education Paraprofessional (MID/MOID) - High School

DeKalb County School District; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside High School, part of DeKalb County School District, seeks a MID/MOID Paraprofessional to support students with educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs in the classroom and community.

The role emphasizes assisting teachers with instruction, classroom management, and basic care tasks, while promoting high academic expectations and collaboration with team members. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Associate degree or higher from a Georgia PSC-approved college or university.
• Minimum 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours with GPA ≥2.0 from a PSC-approved college.

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 to students per teacher lesson plans.
• Monitors students before/after school and during non-instructional periods.
• Supports teachers with classroom management to promote an effective learning environment.
• Assists teachers with assessment of student performance and related recordkeeping.
• Assists teachers with development/organization of instructional materials.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

60–90 college hours with GPA 2.0

Job description

Lakeside High School, part of DeKalb County School District, seeks a MID/MOID Paraprofessional to support students with educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs in the classroom and community.

The role emphasizes assisting teachers with instruction, classroom management, and basic care tasks, while promoting high academic expectations and collaboration with team members. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.