Dynamic Paraprofessional Educator: Student Support & Learning

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools in Suwanee, GA seeks a Paraprofessional to assist teachers and students, support classroom activities, and reinforce skills under supervision. The role involves small-group instruction, learning support, and administrative tasks in a licensed child care environment context.

Ideal candidates hold a Georgia PSC paraprofessional certificate or equivalent, with appropriate educational hours and Praxis/GACE Parapro assessments completed.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED or equivalent and passed the Praxis Parapro Assessment (prior to March 1, 2007) or the GACE Parapro Assessment Required
• In lieu of assessments, 60 semester or 90 quarter hours from a PSC-approved college or university are Required
• Experience in a licensed child care environment preferred
• Knowledge of child development, Microsoft Office Suite, interpersonal skills, and office/media equipment are important

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and students by working with students individually or in small groups assessing performance, reinforcing instruction, motivating learning, assisting with classroom management, and other non-instructional functions
• Assist teachers in supervising learning activities, circulating within the classroom, and providing learning support to students
• Provide instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforce skills introduced by the teacher
• Utilize games, stories, or other constructive activities to enhance students' learning skills
• Assist teachers in checking and evaluating students' work
• Assist in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom order
• Assist in the preparation of lesson plans and learning tools
• Assist in diagnosing student math and communication skills and monitor progressive learning
• Prepare instructional materials and support tasks like copying, laminating, typing, filing
• Coordinate with media center staff for classroom learning resources and set up equipment
• Prepare instructional reports and maintain attendance records, bus routes, and schedules
• Perform monitoring duties (hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, bus duty) and ensure student conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Microsoft Office Suite

Effective interpersonal skills

Office and media equipment

Education

HS Diploma or GED + Praxis Parapro or GACE Parapro

60 credits or 90 quarter hours PSC-approved college

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools in Suwanee, GA seeks a Paraprofessional to assist teachers and students, support classroom activities, and reinforce skills under supervision. The role involves small-group instruction, learning support, and administrative tasks in a licensed child care environment context.

Ideal candidates hold a Georgia PSC paraprofessional certificate or equivalent, with appropriate educational hours and Praxis/GACE Parapro assessments completed.