Area 2 Elementary School_ Paraprofessional, Title I Kindergarten (Briar Vista ES) 2026-2027
About the role
Briar Vista ES is seeking a Title I Kindergarten Paraprofessional. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable and have a strong desire to help students learn. The primary responsibility is to implement, deliver and promote high academic expectations to all students. The candidate must work collaboratively with team members and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. This is a one‑year position funded through Title I funds, ending on or before June 30, 2027. To continue employment with the DeKalb County School District for the 2026‑2027 school year, the applicant must apply for an available position and be recommended for a new role.
Responsibilities
- Implement, deliver and promote high academic expectations to all students.
- Work collaboratively with team members.
- Assist students with physical and personal care needs (feeding, toileting, lifting, mobility, nonmedical personal care) as outlined in the student's IEP and district policy.
- Support students with daily health‑related care needs (hygiene, non‑medical assistance) when appropriately trained and authorized, ensuring alignment with IEP requirements, consent, and district/state guidelines.
- Assist students with health care procedures, including hygiene and medications, as needed for daily care.
- Provide small groups and/or individualized instruction to students in accordance with teacher‑developed lesson plans.
- Monitor students before and after school and during other non‑instructional transitional periods.
- Assist teachers with daily classroom management activities to ensure behavior conducive to an effective learning environment.
- Assist teachers with the assessment of student performance (standardized and non‑standardized) and other recordkeeping tasks.
- Assist teachers with the development and organization of appropriate instructional materials and ensure their availability prior to scheduled instructional segments.
- Provide direct instructional support to students under the supervision of a certified special education teacher.
- Reinforce academic content in whole group, small group, and one‑on‑one settings.
- Implement accommodations and modifications as outlined in student IEPs.
- Assist with progress monitoring and data collection under the supervision of a certified special education teacher.
- Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with fidelity.
- Maintain a safe and structured learning environment.
- Support students' self‑regulation, social skills, and behavioral strategies.
- Participate in professional learning and required training.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with FERPA and district policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
- OR – An associate degree or higher from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission‑approved accredited college or university.
- OR – Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of college courses completed with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission‑approved accredited college or university.
Qualifications
A valid Professional Standards Commission‑approved paraprofessional certificate is required.