Special Education Paraeducator — AUT Resource Lead IV

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Grayson (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional Educator to support students with special needs in regular and special education settings. You will assist with instruction, supervision, and implementing IEP goals in collaboration with teachers.

The role requires a Georgia PSC Paraprofessional certificate, a high school diploma or GED with Praxis/GACE Parapro assessments (or 60/90 college hours). Preference is given to candidates with licensed child care experience.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Educator certificate issued by Georgia PSC is required.
• HS diploma or GED with Praxis/GACE Parapro assessment required (or 60 sem hrs / 90 qtr hrs).
• Experience in a licensed child care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising, care, and instruction of special needs students in various settings.
• Adapt activities to reinforce IEP goals and objectives.
• Administer immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional.
• Administer tests, homework, and makeup work to support teachers.
• Assist medically fragile students with personal hygiene as needed.
• Confer with teachers to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Implement and collect data under supervision of teachers and IEP teams.
• Monitor students to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Perform record keeping and data collection to support teachers.
• Provide instruction in group and individual activities to reinforce objectives.
• Respond to emergencies and crises with appropriate procedures.
• Assist with monitoring duties (hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, bus duty) as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Office equipment knowledge

Represent GCPS

Education

High school diploma or GED

Praxis Parapro Assessment or GACE Parapro Assessment

60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours PSC approved

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional Educator to support students with special needs in regular and special education settings. You will assist with instruction, supervision, and implementing IEP goals in collaboration with teachers.

The role requires a Georgia PSC Paraprofessional certificate, a high school diploma or GED with Praxis/GACE Parapro assessments (or 60/90 college hours). Preference is given to candidates with licensed child care experience.