Special Ed Paraeducator: Severe Autism Support

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools seeks a paraprofessional educator to support instructional programs and assist in supervising and instructing special needs students across classrooms, including IEP participation. The role supports implementing plans, monitoring behavior, and collaborating with school staff.

Minimum qualifications include a PSC paraprofessional certificate (or equivalent), a high school diploma or GED with Praxis/GACE Parapro or 60/90 college credit hours from a PSC-approved

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with office and media equipment.
• Ability to represent Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional program in assigned classroom, assist in supervision and instruction of special needs students in various settings.
• Adapt activities and materials to reinforce IEP objectives and facilitate participation.
• Administer first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health professional.
• Assist with tests, homework, and make-up work to support teachers.
• Help medically fragile students with daily needs and grooming as assigned.
• Consult with teachers regularly to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Implement and collect data under supervision of the teacher for learning reinforcement.
• Monitor students to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
• Perform record keeping and support functions such as data collection and attendance.
• Provide instruction to students in small and large groups to reinforce instructional objectives.
• Respond to emergencies and apply crisis intervention procedures.
• Assist with monitoring duties in hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and bus duty as assigned.
• 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 equipment

Representative role

Education

HS diploma or GED + Praxis/GACE Parapro

PSC-approved college hours (60 credit hours or 90 quarter hours)

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools seeks a paraprofessional educator to support instructional programs and assist in supervising and instructing special needs students across classrooms, including IEP participation. The role supports implementing plans, monitoring behavior, and collaborating with school staff.

Minimum qualifications include a PSC paraprofessional certificate (or equivalent), a high school diploma or GED with Praxis/GACE Parapro or 60/90 college credit hours from a PSC-approved