Parapro Sp Ed - EBD Res/SC - Special Education

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Suwanee (GA); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional Educator in Suwanee, GA to support special education students and implement IEP goals under teacher supervision.

The role requires a Georgia PSC Paraprofessional certificate or equivalent and a high school diploma or GED with approved assessments or college hours. The candidate will assist in daily activities, monitor safety, and maintain records within a collaborative school setting.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Educator certificate required

Responsabilités

• Adapt classroom activities to reinforce IEP goals
• Administer immediate first aid and health care as instructed
• Administer tests, homework, and make-up work
• Assist students with disabilities with daily needs
• Confer with teachers to evaluate student progress and implement IEPs
• Implement data collection under supervision of the teacher and IEP
• Monitor students for safe learning
• Maintain records and support materials for teachers
• Provide instruction in group and individual activities to reinforce objectives
• Respond to emergencies and apply crisis de-escalation procedures
• Assist with monitoring duties (hallways/lunchroom/bus)
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Escort students to activity areas when needed

Connaissances

Knowledge of child development

Effective interpersonal skills

Knowledge of office equipment

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to act as GCPS representative

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Praxis Parapro Assessment or GACE Parapro Assessment

PSC approved: 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Job Description

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 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
• Ability to act as a representative of Gwinnett County Public Schools

Primary Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher (i.e. reinforcement of IEP goals and objectives, etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing IEP objectives as well as providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
• Administer immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (i.e. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Administer tests, homework, and make-up work for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• Assist medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
• Assist students with disabilities with grooming, community accessibility, and other appropriate areas as assigned by teacher (i.e. feed, brush teeth, toileting, diapering, transferring to bus from wheelchairs, etc.) for the purpose of assisting students with their daily needs.
• Confer with teachers (special education and/or regular education teacher) on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implement and collect data under the supervision of assigned teacher and behavioral plans designed by IEP teams for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning.
• Monitor special education students (i.e. classroom, field trips, community skills, lunchroom, playground, during life enrichment activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Perform record keeping and support functions (i.e. data collection, student files, checking papers, attendance, daily logs, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in providing necessary records/materials.
• Provide under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (i.e. math groups, science experiments, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implementing IEP plans.
• Respond to emergency situations (i.e. injured students, fights, behavior problems, abusive students, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and including physical de‑escalation procedures with necessary training.
• Provide effective principles and procedures of crisis intervention .
• Assist with monitoring duties which may include hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and/or bus duty as assigned.
  • 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 required to stand, walk, negotiate stairs, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear, manipulate tools and small items with hands, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds over short distances. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The employee may be subjected to a wide range of ambient temperature and humidity conditions while working on equipment under varying conditions including overhead work and work in confined spaces. Potential hazards of this position include working with electricity, working with heat and noise producing machinery and equipment, working on elevated equipment using ladders or other lifting devices, and use of chemicals and solvents. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with specific disabilities.

Job Details

Position Type: Full-time

Job ID: 5982383

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 04, 2026 7:00 PM (UTC)

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

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Contact Information

• Hollie A Marcus , Director, Recruitment
• 437 Old Peachtree Road
• Suwanee, Georgia 30024
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]