Parapro - Grades 6-12 - 2026-2027

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; Presencial; USD 23 000 - 38 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a paraprofessional educator to support teachers and students through individualized and small-group assistance, reinforcing instruction and aiding classroom management to foster a positive learning environment.

The role also involves preparing instructional materials, supervising activities, monitoring student progress, checking work, organizing learning resources with the media center, and assisting with bus and hallway supervision as needed.

Qualificações

• Paraprofessional Educator certificate PSC Required
• H.S. Diploma or GED or equivalent and passed Praxis Parapro Assessment (before Mar 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

Responsabilidades

• Assist teachers and students by working with students individually or in small groups
• Assess performance, reinforce instruction, and motivate learning
• Assist with classroom management and other non-instructional functions
• Provide instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising 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
• Escort students as required
• Assist in preparation of lesson plans and teacher pre-planning sessions
• Provide input and assistance in developing 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 instructional materials
• Perform tasks like copying materials, laminating, typing, and filing
• Coordinate with media center staff for classroom resources
• Set up equipment in classroom for instructional objectives
• Prepare instructional reports and required forms and data
• Maintain attendance records and assign student seating
• Learn assigned bus routes
• Monitor 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
• Physical demands include sitting, talking, standing, walking; may lift up to 25 pounds

Conhecimentos

Knowledge of child development

Microsoft Office Suite

Effective interpersonal skills

Knowledge of office and media systems

Formação académica

Paraprofessional Educator PSC certificate

High School Diploma or GED + Praxis Parapro or GACE Parapro

PSC-approved college coursework: 60 sem/90 quarter hours

Ferramentas

Office equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Paraprofessional Educator certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC Required)

Education Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree 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 Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved college or university are Required

Experience Qualifications:

• Experience in a licensed child care environment Preferred

Skills Qualifications:

• Knowledge of child development
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of office and media equipment

Primary 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.
• Reinforce rules of the school and classroom.
• 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.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.