Area 3 Elementary School_ Paraprofessional, Title I Kindergarten (Peachcrest ES) 2026-2027

About the role

Peachcrest Elementary School is seeking a Title I Kindergarten Paraprofessional to support teachers in meeting the educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students. This is a one-year position funded through Title I, ending on or before June 30, 2027. Continuation of employment beyond this period requires applying for and being recommended for a new position within the DeKalb County School District.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical and personal care needs, including feeding, toileting, lifting, mobility, and nonmedical personal care activities as outlined in the student's IEP, under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Support students with daily health-related care needs, such as hygiene and other non-medical assistance, when appropriately trained and authorized, ensuring alignment with IEP requirements and district/state guidelines.
• Provide small group and/or individualized instruction to students in accordance with lesson plans developed by the teacher.
• Monitor students before and after school and during non-instructional transitional periods.
• Assist teachers with classroom management activities to ensure a conducive learning environment.
• Support teachers with the assessment of student performance (standardized and non-standardized testing) and recordkeeping tasks.
• Assist in the development and organization of instructional materials for student use.
• Provide direct instructional support under the supervision of a certified special education teacher, reinforcing academic content in whole group, small group, and one-on-one settings.
• Implement accommodations and modifications as outlined in students' IEPs.
• Assist with progress monitoring and data collection under the supervision of a certified special education teacher.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with fidelity and support students' self-regulation, social skills, and behavioral strategies.
• Maintain a safe and structured learning environment.
• 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 passing 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.
• A valid Professional Standards Commission-approved paraprofessional certificate is required.

Pay

Salary follows the Unified 108 Salary Schedule for the DeKalb County School District.