Special Ed Para: Supportive Aide for Severe Needs

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools seeks a Para AUT-Severe Level I Special Education Paraprofessional to support instructional activities for students with special needs. Responsibilities include assisting in classrooms, implementing IEPs, and collaborating with educators to reinforce goals.

Minimum qualifications include a PSC-certified Paraprofessional certificate and a HS diploma with required assessments or equivalent PSC-approved coursework.

Qualifications

• Requires Paraprofessional Educator certificate issued by the Georgia PSC.
• H.S. Diploma or GED with Praxis Parapro or GACE Parapro; or 60 sem/90 quarter hours PSC approved.
• Experience in licensed child care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to instructional program in assigned classroom for special needs students.
• Adapt activities and materials to support IEP objectives.
• Administer immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by health care professional.
• Assist students with disabilities with grooming, community accessibility and daily needs.
• Confer with teachers on student progress and IEP objectives.
• Monitor students to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintain records and support functions (data, attendance, files, logs).
• Provide instruction to students in various activities to reinforce instructional objectives.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Microsoft Office Suite

Effective interpersonal skills

Office and media equipment

Represent GCPS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Praxis Parapro / GACE Parapro

60 sem/90 ref hours PSC approved college

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools seeks a Para AUT-Severe Level I Special Education Paraprofessional to support instructional activities for students with special needs. Responsibilities include assisting in classrooms, implementing IEPs, and collaborating with educators to reinforce goals.

Minimum qualifications include a PSC-certified Paraprofessional certificate and a HS diploma with required assessments or equivalent PSC-approved coursework.