Special Education Paraeducator - Classroom Support

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional educator to support instructional programs and assist in supervising and instructing students with special needs across regular and special education settings. You will help implement IEP plans and support students in and out of the classroom.

The role requires a Georgia PSC paraprofessional credential or equivalent and may involve first aid, data collection, and collaboration with teachers to monitor progress and ensure a safe

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; must have passed Praxis Parapro (before March 1, 2007) or GACE Parapro
• Alternative: 60 semester or 90 quarter hours from PSC-approved college or university in lieu of assessments

Responsibilities

• Support instructional program in assigned classroom; assist supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students; participate in implementing IEP plans
• Adapt activities, assignments and materials under supervising teacher to reinforce IEP objectives
• Provide first aid and medical assistance as instructed by health professionals
• Administer tests, homework, and make-up work to support teachers
• Assist medically fragile or physically disabled students with personal hygiene
• Assist students with disabilities with grooming, community accessibility, and other daily needs
• Confer with teachers on progress and IEP implementation
• Monitor students and maintain safe, positive learning environment
• Maintain records and support materials; assist with data collection
• Provide instruction in various activities to reinforce instructional objectives and behavior skills
• Respond to emergencies and apply crisis intervention procedures
• Assist with monitoring duties in hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, bus duty as assigned
• Escort students to activity areas
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal skills

Office and media equipment

Represent GCPS

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Praxis Parapro or GACE Parapro Assessment

60 sem hrs / 90 qtrs PSC-approved college hours

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional educator to support instructional programs and assist in supervising and instructing students with special needs across regular and special education settings. You will help implement IEP plans and support students in and out of the classroom.

The role requires a Georgia PSC paraprofessional credential or equivalent and may involve first aid, data collection, and collaboration with teachers to monitor progress and ensure a safe