Special Education Para: IEP Support & Student Care

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Hoschton (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional Educator to support special education students in a licensed child care environment. The role involves adapting activities, reinforcing IEP goals, and assisting teachers in daily classroom tasks.

Responsibilities include supervising students, providing basic health support, administering tests, and aiding with transitions and daily living activities.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED or equivalent and passed the Praxis Parapro assessment or the GACE Parapro assessment
• 60 semester or 90 quarter hours from a PSC-approved college/university are required
• Paraprofessional Educator certificate issued by the Georgia PSC is required

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities and materials under supervision to reinforce IEP objectives and enable participation by all students.
• Administer immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by health care professionals.
• Administer tests, homework, and makeup work to support teachers.
• Assist medically fragile or physically disabled students with personal hygiene and daily needs.
• Confer with teachers regularly to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Monitor students for safety and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Record-keeping and data collection to support teacher in providing necessary records/materials.
• Provide instruction to students in activities to reinforce instructional objectives and IEP plans.
• Respond to emergencies and implement crisis intervention procedures as trained.
• Assist with hallway, lunchroom, restrooms, and bus duty as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to act as a representative

Office and media equipment handling

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

HS Diploma or GED

60 semester or 90 quarter hours PSC-approved

Praxis Parapro or GACE Parapro assessment required

PSC Paraprofessional certificate (license)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Office and media equipment

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional Educator to support special education students in a licensed child care environment. The role involves adapting activities, reinforcing IEP goals, and assisting teachers in daily classroom tasks.

Responsibilities include supervising students, providing basic health support, administering tests, and aiding with transitions and daily living activities.