Area Middle School_Paraprofessional, Special Education; Lithonia MS

Overview

Lithonia Middle School is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for the  school year. 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.

Salary Grade/Schedule
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Unified 108

Salary Schedules
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See district resources

The material contained herein is subject to change. 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.

• Supports teachers in meeting students  educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs in the classroom and community.
• Assists students with physical needs, including feeding, toileting, lifting, and mobility.
• Assists students with health care procedures, including hygiene and medications as needed for daily care.
• Provides small groups 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 to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Assists teachers with the assessment of student performance (standardized and non-standardized testing) and other recordkeeping tasks.
• Assists teachers with the development and organization of instructional materials and ensures availability prior to scheduled instructional segments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED and pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment, or
• Associate degree or higher from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved college or university, or
• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of college courses with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from a Georgia PSC-approved college or university.

• Must obtain a valid Professional Standards Commission-approved paraprofessional certificate.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Sales and Business Development

• Primary and Secondary Education

Note:

This posting reflects a job opening with DeKalb County School District. References to other roles or postings seen in this description are not part of this job opening.