Secondary Area School_ Paraprofessional, Interrelated; Stone Mountain HS

Job Title

Paraprofessional, Special Education

Unified 107

This position supports teachers in meeting the educational, behavioral, and social‑emotional needs of students in the classroom and community. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable, possess a strong desire to help students learn, and be able to implement, deliver, and promote high academic expectations to all students.

• In accordance with lesson plans developed by the teacher, provide small group and/or individualized instruction to students.
• Assist teachers with daily classroom management activities designed to ensure that students demonstrate behavior that is conducive to an effective learning environment.
• Assist teachers with assessment of student performance (standardized and non‑standardized testing) and other record‑keeping tasks.
• Assist teachers with the development and organization of appropriate instructional materials for use with students and ensure the availability of these materials prior to scheduled instructional segments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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 Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university is required.
• High school diploma/GED and a passing score on the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Paraprofessional Assessment is required.

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

DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.