Title I Kindergarten Paraprofessional - Special Ed Support

DeKalb County School District; Scottdale (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District seeks a Title I Kindergarten Paraprofessional for Robert Shaw Theme Elementary School for the 2026-2027 year. The paraprofessional supports teachers, reinforces instruction, and assists with health-related needs as outlined in IEPs, while promoting high academic expectations and collaboration with team members.

The role is funded through Title I and ends by June 30, 2027. Employment continuation depends on recom-mendation for a new position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment, required.
• An associate degree or higher from a PCS-approved college/university is required.
• Minimum of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours with a 2.0+ GPA from a PCS-approved college/university.
• A valid PCS-approved paraprofessional certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with daily instructional activities and provide support under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Support students with health-related and personal care needs per IEP while following state laws and district policies.
• Provide small group and one-on-one instruction aligned to lesson plans and reinforce academic content.

Education

High school diploma or GED and pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

Associate degree or higher from an approved college/university

Sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours with GPA 2.0+

Paraprofessional certificate from PCS

Job description

DeKalb County School District seeks a Title I Kindergarten Paraprofessional for Robert Shaw Theme Elementary School for the 2026-2027 year. The paraprofessional supports teachers, reinforces instruction, and assists with health-related needs as outlined in IEPs, while promoting high academic expectations and collaboration with team members.

The role is funded through Title I and ends by June 30, 2027. Employment continuation depends on recom-mendation for a new position.