Special Education Paraprofessional — Classroom Support

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia seeks a dedicated Paraprofessional Educator to support the instructional program and assist in supervising, caring for, and instructing special needs students in regular and special education classrooms, community settings, and during IEP planning.

Candidates must hold a Georgia PSC Paraprofessional certificate, a high school diploma or GED with required assessments or 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) from a PSC-approved college, and demonstrate

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Educator certificate issued by the Georgia PSC is required
• H.S. Diploma or GED with required assessments or PSC-approved college hours
• 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours PSC approved college
• Experience in a licensed child care environment preferred
• Knowledge of child development
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of office and media equipment
• Ability to represent Gwinnett County Public Schools in professional settings

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the instructional program for special needs students in regular and special education classrooms and community settings
• Adapt activities and materials to reinforce IEP goals and ensure participation
• Administer first aid and basic medical assistance as needed
• Administer tests, homework, and make-up work to support teachers
• Assist medically fragile students with daily care and hygiene needs
• Consult with teachers to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives
• Implement data collection under supervision of teachers and IEP teams
• Monitor student behavior to maintain a safe learning environment
• Maintain records and perform clerical tasks
• Provide instruction in small and large groups across subjects as directed
• Respond to emergencies and crisis situations with appropriate training
• Escort students and monitor duty areas as assigned
• Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds and possible vehicle operation

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Microsoft Office Suite

Effective interpersonal skills

Knowledge of office and mediaequipment

Representing GCPS

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Praxis Parapro or GACE Parapro assessment

60 semester hours PSC approved

90 quarter hours PSC approved

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia seeks a dedicated Paraprofessional Educator to support the instructional program and assist in supervising, caring for, and instructing special needs students in regular and special education classrooms, community settings, and during IEP planning.

Candidates must hold a Georgia PSC Paraprofessional certificate, a high school diploma or GED with required assessments or 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) from a PSC-approved college, and demonstrate