High School Paraprofessional: Classroom Support & Student Growth

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional Educator to support teachers and students by providing individual or small-group instruction, reinforcing learning, and assisting with classroom management. The role involves supervising activities, preparing instructional materials, and coordinating with media staff to support classroom resources.

The ideal candidate will have a Georgia PSC Paraprofessional certificate or equivalent, an HS diploma or GED with appropriate assessments

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Educator certificate issued by the Georgia PSC.
• HS Diploma or GED with Praxis Parapro or GACE Parapro or PSC-approved college hours.
• Experience in a licensed child care environment preferred.

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 the supervision of learning activities, circulating within the classroom, and providing assistance and 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 objectively evaluating students work.
• Assist in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom order.
• Escort students as required.
• Assist in the preparation of lesson plans and teacher pre-planning sessions.
• Provide input and assistance in the development of classroom activities and learning tools.
• Assist in diagnosing student math and communication skills.
• Monitor progressive learning skills of students.
• Ensure teacher is aware of student learning deficiencies.
• Document records of learning activities and diagnosis.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of instructional materials.
• Perform support tasks such as copying materials, laminating items, typing correspondence, and filing paperwork and documentation.
• Coordinate with media center staff for classroom learning resources.
• Setup equipment in classroom for teachers instructional objectives.
• Prepare instructional reports and complete required forms, schedules, and other data as required.
• Maintain attendance records and assign student seating.
• Learn assigned bus route(s).
• Perform assigned monitoring duties, including hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and bus duty as requested.
• Ensure appropriate student conduct during these periods.
• Escort students to designated activity areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Child development

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Office & media equipment

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Praxis Parapro or GACE Parapro

PSC-approved college hours

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional Educator to support teachers and students by providing individual or small-group instruction, reinforcing learning, and assisting with classroom management. The role involves supervising activities, preparing instructional materials, and coordinating with media staff to support classroom resources.

The ideal candidate will have a Georgia PSC Paraprofessional certificate or equivalent, an HS diploma or GED with appropriate assessments