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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for elementary paraprofessional salary in Decatur, GA is $16.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.09 and $18.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Elementary Paraprofessional Salary vs Teacher Assistant Salary?

FactorElementary Paraprofessional SalaryTeacher Assistant Salary
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some states require paraprofessional certificationHigh school diploma; often requires certification or associate degree
Work EnvironmentAssist in classrooms under supervision, support students with disabilitiesAssist teachers in classroom activities, support student learning
Employer & Industry UsagePublic schools, districts, educational support servicesPublic and private schools, educational institutions

While both roles support classroom activities, Elementary Paraprofessionals typically require less formal education and focus on assisting students with disabilities, whereas Teacher Assistants often have additional certifications and may take on more instructional responsibilities. Salary differences reflect these variations in credentials and job scope.

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Infographic showing various Elementary Paraprofessional Salary job openings in Decatur, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $33,455 per year, or $16.1 per hour.

Area 1 Paraprofessional PreK (Kingsley Elementary) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District

Dunwoody, GA • On-site

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


DeKalb County School District (Georgia) rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

461st of 622 rated elementary and secondary schools


Job description

Position Type:
Paraprofessionals/Paraprofessional-Pre-K
Date Posted:
8/1/2026
Location:
Kingsley Elementary
(Kingsley Elementary) is seeking a Pre-K Paraprofessional. 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 ideal candidate must work collaboratively with team members and must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Salary Grade/Schedule: PRKPA
Salary Schedules: Click Here
The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. 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.
Title: Paraprofessional, PreK
Supports teachers in meeting the educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students in the classroom and community.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• In accordance with lesson plans developed by the teacher, provides small group and/or individualized instruction to students.
• Assists teachers with daily classroom management activities designed to ensure that students demonstrate behavior that is conducive to an effective learning environment.
• Assists teachers with assessment of student performance (standardized and non-standardized testing) and other recordkeeping tasks.
• Assists teachers with the development and organization of appropriate instructional materials for use with students and ensures the availability of these materials prior to scheduled instructional segments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of college courses completed with GPA 2.0 or higher from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university is required.
- or -
• High school diploma/GED and a passing score on the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Paraprofessional Assessment is required.
CERTIFICATE, LICENSES, PERMITS:
Must obtain valid Professional Standards Commission approved paraprofessional certificate.
Attachment(s):
  • Paraprofessional Pre-K.pdf

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DeKalb County School District is Georgia's third largest school system. DeKalb Schools prepare students for college and careers through a laser focus on rigorous, relevant classroom instruction related to each child's needs. DeKalb County Schools is located to the northeast quadrant of downtown Atlanta, Georgia and has nearly 93,000 students in 140+ schools and centers. The student body is diverse with over 185+ languages and students from 155+ nations 170 nations.

Industry

Education

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Stone Mountain, GA, US

Year founded

1873