Specialty Area Schools _ Paraprofessional, Pre-K (Early Learning Center) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Georgia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District seeks a dedicated Pre-K Paraprofessional to support teachers in meeting educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students at the Early Learning Center. The role emphasizes implementing and delivering high academic expectations while collaborating with team members and maintaining strong written and verbal communication.

The position involves assisting with small group instruction, classroom management, and student assessments, with a focus on creating

Qualifications

• Must have 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours with GPA 2.0+ from an accredited college.
• Alternative: high school diploma/GED plus passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group and individualized instruction per lesson plans.
• Assist teachers with classroom management to maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Assist with assessment of student performance (standardized and non-standardized).
• Prepare and organize instructional materials for use in class.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Small group instruction

Classroom management

Student performance assessment

Instructional materials preparation

Education

60 college credits (or 90 quarter hours) with 2.0+ GPA

High school diploma or GED + GACE Paraprofessional test

Job description

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Specialty Area Schools _ Paraprofessional, Pre-K (Early Learning Center) 2026-2027 JobID: 23535

• Date Posted:
  10/27/2026
• Location:
  Early Learning Center

Early Learning Center is seeking aPre-K 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: PRKPA
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Title: Paraprofessional, PreK

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.
• - or -
• 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 8:59:48 AM CST.

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