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Secondary Area 1 _ Paraprofessional, 1:1 (M.M. Bethune Middle School) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District

Decatur, GAJobNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoChecked 1w ago

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Compensation
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Location
Decatur, GA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Passing Score On GACE Paraprofessional AssessmentProfessional Standards Commission Approved Paraprofessional Certificate

Job overview

DeKalb County School District is hiring a Secondary Area 1 _ Paraprofessional, 1:1 (M.M. Bethune Middle School) 2026-2027. M.M. Bethune Middle School seeks a Paraprofessional, 1:1 to support teachers and students by delivering instruction, managing classroom behavior, assessing performance, and preparing instructional materials, while collaborating with team members and demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills.

Key focus areas include Provide small group and/or individualized instruction to students in accordance with lesson plans, Assist teachers with daily classroom management activities to ensure effective learning environment, and Assist teachers with assessment of student performance and recordkeeping tasks.

Important skills include Communication, Collaboration, Classroom Management, and Instructional Support.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationCollaborationClassroom ManagementInstructional Support

Qualifications

60 Semester Hours or 90 Quarter Hours College CoursesGPA 2.0+High School Diploma/GEDPassing Score on GACE Paraprofessional AssessmentProfessional Standards Commission Approved Paraprofessional Certificate

Full job description

M.M. Bethune Middle 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 ideal candidate must work collaboratively with team members and must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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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, Special Education

Supports teachers in meeting the educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students in the classroom and community.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

  • In accordance with lesson plans developed by the teacher, provides small group and/or individualized instruction to students.
  • Assists teachers with daily classroom management activities designed to ensure that students demonstrate behavior that is conducive to an effective learning environment.
  • Assists teachers with assessment of student performance (standardized and non-standardized testing) and other recordkeeping 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.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of college courses completed with GPA 2.0 or higher from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university is required.
  • or -
  • High school diploma/GED and a passing score on the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Paraprofessional Assessment is required.

CERTIFICATE, LICENSES, PERMITS:

  • Must obtain valid Professional Standards Commission approved paraprofessional certificate.

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