DeKalb County School District · 10 hours ago
Central Office _ Paraprofessional, Communication (Exceptional Education) 2025-2026
Stone Mountain, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expDeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Paraprofessional, Communication. The role involves providing educational support and facilitating daily living activities for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring an inclusive learning environment.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Assists teachers with classroom activities, ensuring order and effective implementation of lesson plans
Provides individualized support and instruction to students, catering to those with special needs or Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals
Facilitates small group instruction and reinforces lessons as directed by the classroom teacher
Supports students' physical needs, including mobility assistance, feeding, toileting, and lifting when necessary
Utilizes technology and educational software to enhance student learning experiences effectively
Communicates regularly with parents and guardians about student progress and any concerns that may arise
Supervises students during non-instructional times, such as cafeteria duty or morning hall monitoring, to ensure safety
Documents student progress meticulously and assists in the collection of instructional data for analysis purposes
Coordinates assigned project tasks effectively to meet objectives
Performs additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma with at least three (3) years of related experience required
Professional Standards Commission approved Paraprofessional certificate
Preferred
Associate's degree with at least one (1) year of related experience preferred
Company
DeKalb County School District
DeKalb County School District is Georgia’s 3rd largest preK-12 system, with 137 schools and centers, including school choice programs.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Erick Hofstetter
Chief Operating Officer
Antwyn Brown
Deputy Chief Operations Officer
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