SPED Paraprofessional: Empowering Student Learning

DeKalb County School District; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Coralwood Diagnostic Center in Decatur, GA seeks a SPED Paraprofessional to support students with educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.

The role includes assisting with daily living tasks aligned to IEPs, providing small group instruction, and helping maintain a safe, structured learning environment under supervision of a certified teacher.

Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration with the school team are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment is required.
• Associate degree or higher from a PSC-approved college/university is required.
• Sixty semester hours or ninety quarter hours with a 2.0+ GPA from a PSC-approved college/university are acceptable.
• A PSC-approved paraprofessional certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with physical and personal care needs per IEP and district policy under a licensed teacher or professional.
• Supports daily health-related care needs when trained and authorized, aligning with IEPs and guidelines.
• Assists with health care procedures, including hygiene and medications as needed for daily care.
• Provides small group or individualized instruction per teacher’s lesson plans.
• Monitors students before/after school and during non-instructional periods.
• Assists teachers with classroom management for an effective learning environment.
• Assists with assessment of student performance and related record-keeping tasks.
• Assists with development and organization of instructional materials for students.
• Provides direct instructional support under supervision of a special education teacher.
• Reinforces academic content in various group settings.
• Implements accommodations/modifications as per IEPs.
• Assists with progress monitoring and data collection.
• Implements Behavior Intervention Plans with fidelity.
• Maintains a safe and structured learning environment.
• Supports self-regulation, social skills, and behavioral strategies.
• Participates in professional learning and training.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records per FERPA and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED and pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Associate degree or higher from Georgia PSC-approved college/university

Sixty semester hours or ninety quarter hours with GPA 2.0+ from Georgia PSC-approved college

Paraprofessional certificate from PSC required

Job description

Coralwood Diagnostic Center in Decatur, GA seeks a SPED Paraprofessional to support students with educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.

The role includes assisting with daily living tasks aligned to IEPs, providing small group instruction, and helping maintain a safe, structured learning environment under supervision of a certified teacher.

Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration with the school team are essential.