Secondary Area I School_ Paraprofessional, 1:1 (Druid Hills HS) 2026-2027

About the Position

Druid Hills High School is seeking a Paraprofessional 1:1. 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.

Essential Functions

• Assists students with physical and personal care needs, including feeding, toileting, lifting, mobility, and non‑medical personal care activities, as outlined in the student’s IEP and in accordance with district policy, required training, and applicable state laws, under the supervision of a certified teacher or licensed professional.
• Supports students with daily health‑related care needs, such as hygiene and other non‑medical assistance, when appropriately trained and authorized, ensuring all activities align with IEP requirements, obtained consent, and district and state guidelines.
• Assists students with health care procedures, including hygiene and medications, as needed for daily care.
• Provides small‑group and/or individualized instruction to students, in accordance with lesson plans developed by the teacher.
• Monitors students before and after school and during other non‑instructional transitional periods.
• Assists teachers with daily classroom‑management activities designed to ensure that students demonstrate behavior conducive to an effective learning environment.
• Assists teachers with the assessment of student performance (standardized and non‑standardized testing) and other record‑keeping tasks.
• Assists teachers with the development and organization of appropriate instructional materials for use with students and ensures the availability of these materials prior to scheduled instructional segments.
• Provides direct instructional support to students under the supervision of a certified special education teacher.
• Reinforces academic content in whole‑group, small‑group, and one‑on‑one settings.
• Implements accommodations and modifications as outlined in students’ IEPs.
• Assists with progress monitoring and data collection under the supervision of a certified special education teacher.
• Implements Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with fidelity.
• Maintains a safe and structured learning environment.
• Supports students’ self‑regulation, social skills, and behavioral strategies.
• Participates in professional learning and required training.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records in compliance with FERPA and district policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED and pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment (required).
• OR an associate degree or higher from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission‑approved accredited college or university.
• OR a 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 (required).

Pay

Salary Grade/Schedule: Unified 108. Salary Schedules