Special Education Paraprofessional – Autism Support

TrulyHired; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is recruiting a Paraprofessional Educator for Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia. The role supports instructional programs and special needs students across classrooms and community settings, under supervising teachers and IEP plans.

Responsibilities include adapting activities, assisting with daily living tasks, data collection, and coordinating with staff to reinforce learning objectives. The position involves a demanding school environment and active student supervision.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Adapt activities and materials to reinforce IEP goals.
• Administer first aid and medical assistance as directed by health professionals.
• Administer tests, homework, and make-up work to support instruction.
• Assist medically fragile students with hygiene and daily needs.
• Assist students with disabilities with grooming and daily living activities.
• Collaborate with teachers to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Monitor students to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Maintain records, attendance, and daily logs.
• Provide instruction in multiple activities to reinforce objectives.
• Respond to emergencies and apply crisis intervention procedures.
• Support with hallway, lunchroom, bus duty and related monitoring.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal skills

Office and media equipment

Represent GCPS

Education

HS Diploma or GED+ Praxis/GACE Parapro

60 sem/90 quarter hours PSC-approved college (in lieu of assessments)

Job description

TrulyHired is recruiting a Paraprofessional Educator for Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia. The role supports instructional programs and special needs students across classrooms and community settings, under supervising teachers and IEP plans.

Responsibilities include adapting activities, assisting with daily living tasks, data collection, and coordinating with staff to reinforce learning objectives. The position involves a demanding school environment and active student supervision.