Area Elementary School_ Paraprofessional, Title Kindergarten; Idlewood ES

Idlewood Elementary School (Idlewood ES) is seeking a Title I Kindergarten Paraprofessional for the  school year. The position is funded through Title I funds and will end on or before June 30, 2027. This one‑year position requires the applicant to be recommended for a new position to continue employment with DeKalb County School District for the  school year. Salary grade is Unified 108.

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• 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.
• Support students with daily health‑related care needs such as hygiene and other non‑medical assistance, ensuring all activities align with IEP requirements and district/state guidelines.
• Assist students with health care procedures, including hygiene and medications as needed for daily care.
• 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 other non‑instructional transitional periods.
• Assist teachers with daily classroom management activities to maintain a conducive 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, ensuring materials are available prior to scheduled instructional segments.
• Provide direct instructional support to students under the supervision of a certified special education teacher.
• Reinforce academic content in whole group, small group, and one‑on‑one settings.
• Implement accommodations and modifications as outlined in student IEPs.
• Assist with progress monitoring and data collection under the supervision of a certified special education teacher.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with fidelity.
• Maintain a safe and structured learning environment.
• Support students’ self‑regulation, social skills, and behavioral strategies.
• Participate in professional learning and required training.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with FERPA and district policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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 is required.
• OR minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of college courses completed with a GPA (Grade Point Average) 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.

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.