Special Education Paraprofessionals (Grades 6-8)

DuBois Integrity Academy is hiring Middle Grade Special Education Paraprofessionals for the 2025-2026 academic school year. DuBois Integrity STEM Academy’s academic program has two pillars that support substantial achievement improvement:  STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) combined with Blended Learning.  We use theme-based, interdisciplinary, integrated curricula to facilitate instruction and learning. A combination of tightly-controlled behavioral studies and groundbreaking neurological research supports theme-based education as a means to improve the opportunities for success for all learners.

This position provides support to Special Education teachers and building administration in ensuring a safe and orderly learning environment. It maintains strict confidentiality regarding information concerning students, personnel, and other administrative matters that affect the district.

•  Assists in the classroom at the direction of the teacher or administrator, when requested
• Provides supervision when students are outside at recess and inside during indoor recess by organizing activities and providing assistance when playing games; maintaining discipline, and monitoring student behavior.
• Assists with supervising students before the school day begins and at dismissal to ensure a smooth transportation process at the end of the day.
•  Provides presence and coverage in the cafeteria by assisting and monitoring students during the lunch period; assists with cleaning the eating areas, such as wiping down tables, at the end of the lunch period; provides instructional computer assistance; and offers clinical aide assistance and personal care services.
• Provides coverage to the detention area and hallways as needed.
• During fire drills or other emergency evacuations of the school, the aide assists in ensuring a safe and orderly exit of the building.
• Assists in areas within the school building, including but not limited to the office, hallways, and restrooms.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Principal and/or Assistant Principals.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to comprehend and follow directives
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective instructions, instructional delivery, classroom management and assessment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education- High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification/License - Georgia PSC Instructional Aide certification required. Paraprofessional Assessment test or College coursework at a minimum of 60 semester hours, 90 quarter hours, or 1,000 clock hours, or Associates or higher degree.

DuBois Integrity Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

All candidates are required to complete a criminal background check. DuBois Integrity Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.