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DeKalb County School System

Central Office_Paraprofessional (Fernbank Science Center) 2026-2027

Job Description

Openings as of 9/21/2026 force display?

True Openings as of 9/21/2026 Central Office_Paraprofessional (Fernbank Science Center) 2026-2027
JobID:
23245
Position Type:
Teaching & Learning/ Paraprofessional Date Posted:
9/2/2026
Location:
Fernbank Science Center Closing Date:
10/02/2026 The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Paraprofessional.
Salary Grade/Schedule :
Unified 108
Salary Schedules :
Click Here The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Title:
Paraprofessional, Communication Performs routine tasks to assist in delivering educational support and facilitating daily living activities for students with diverse learning needs. Provides one-on-one instruction and necessary accommodations and contributes to an inclusive learning environment by addressing behavioral, social-emotional, and physical or medical requirements, ensuring students receive tailored assistance to thrive academically. Performs duties with moderate supervision as an intermediate-level individual contributor. Essential Job Duties
  • 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. Qualifications
  • High school diploma with at least three (3) years of related experience required .
  • Associate's degree with at least one (1) year of related experience preferred.
  • Professional Standards Commission approved Paraprofessional certificate. Attachment(s): Paraprofessional Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 9/21/2026 4:44:46 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions
  • AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions
  • www.aspexsolutions.com You can also view Georgia teaching jobs at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs
  • all from AppliTrack school districts.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$31,090 / year median in Georgia

+10% projected growth

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