SPED Paraprofessional — Secondary Education Impact

DeKalb County School District; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District's Dunwoody High School is seeking a SPED paraprofessional to support students with special education needs. The role emphasizes implementing instructional plans, assisting with behavior management, and promoting high academic expectations in collaboration with teachers.

Requires 60 college hours or 90 quarter hours with GPA 2.0+ or a high school diploma with passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment; must obtain PCS paraprofessional certificate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours with GPA 2.0+ from an accredited college.
• Or a high school diploma/GED with a passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Must obtain a valid Professional Standards Commission approved paraprofessional certificate.
• Posting current as of 9/11/2026 10:05:57 AM CST.

Responsibilities

• Provides small group and/or individualized instruction to students in accordance with lesson plans.
• Assists teachers with daily classroom management to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Assists teachers with assessment of student performance (standardized and non-standardized testing) and other recordkeeping tasks.
• Assists teachers with development and organization of instructional materials for use with students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Small group instruction

Classroom management

Student assessment

Instructional materials

Education

60+ college hours with GPA 2.0

High school diploma plus GACE Paraprofessional

Job description

DeKalb County School District's Dunwoody High School is seeking a SPED paraprofessional to support students with special education needs. The role emphasizes implementing instructional plans, assisting with behavior management, and promoting high academic expectations in collaboration with teachers.

Requires 60 college hours or 90 quarter hours with GPA 2.0+ or a high school diploma with passing GACE Paraprofessional Assessment; must obtain PCS paraprofessional certificate.