Central Office _ Paraprofessional, Physical Therapist (Exceptional Education) 2026-2027

The De. Kalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Paraprofessional, Physical Therapist. Salary Grade/Schedule : Unified 108 Salary Schedules : Click Here The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the De. Kalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements.

The De. Kalb 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, Physical Therapist Performs routine tasks to assist in delivering educational support and facilitating daily living activities for students with diverse learning needs.

Provides one-on-one instruction and necessary accommodations and contributes to an inclusive learning environment by addressing behavioral, social-emotional, and physical or medical requirements, ensuring students receive tailored assistance to thrive academically. Performs duties with moderate supervision as an intermediate-level individual contributor.

Essential Job Duties

• Assists teachers with classroom activities, ensuring order and effective implementation of lesson plans.
• Provides individualized support and instruction to students, catering to those with special needs or Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
• Facilitates small group instruction and reinforces lessons as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Supports students' physical needs, including mobility assistance, feeding, toileting, and lifting when necessary.
• Utilizes technology and educational software to enhance student learning experiences effectively.
• Communicates regularly with parents and guardians about student progress and any concerns that may arise.
• Supervises students during non-instructional times, such as cafeteria duty or morning hall monitoring, to ensure safety.
• Documents student progress meticulously and assists in the collection of instructional data for analysis purposes.
• Coordinates assigned project tasks effectively to meet objectives.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with at least three (3) years of related experience required .
• Associate's degree with at least one (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Professional Standards Commission approved Paraprofessional certificate. Attachment(s): Paraprofessional, Physical Therapist