SPED Paraprofessional - Secondary Education Support

DeKalb County School District; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District seeks a SPED Paraprofessional at Dunwoody High School for the 2026-2027 year. The role supports teachers in meeting students' educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs and assists with small-group or individualized instruction per lesson plans.

The ideal candidate will have the required paraprofessional credential or equivalent, be able to assist with health care procedures and mobility, and work collaboratively with the team to promote high academic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or higher required.
• 60 semester or 90 quarter hours with GPA 2.0+ from a PSC-approved college or university.

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 per lesson plans.
• Monitors students before/after school and during non-instructional periods.
• Supports classroom management to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Assists with assessment of student performance and recordkeeping.
• Develops and organizes instructional materials for scheduled segments.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Caregiving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

60 college hours with GPA 2.0+

Job description

DeKalb County School District seeks a SPED Paraprofessional at Dunwoody High School for the 2026-2027 year. The role supports teachers in meeting students' educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs and assists with small-group or individualized instruction per lesson plans.

The ideal candidate will have the required paraprofessional credential or equivalent, be able to assist with health care procedures and mobility, and work collaboratively with the team to promote high academic