Special Education Paraprofessional: Classroom Support

TrulyHired; Grayson (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is seeking a Paraprofessional Educator to support instructional programs and assist in supervising and teaching students, including those with special needs. The role involves implementing IEP plans, data collection, and collaboration with teachers to reinforce learning objectives.

The position requires a PSC-certified paraprofessional, a high school diploma or GED with required assessments or college hours, and a preference for experience in licensed child

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Educator certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC)
• H.S. Diploma or GED with Praxis Parapro or GACE Parapro Required
• In lieu of assessments, 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours from a PSC-approved college or university are required
• Experience in a licensed child care environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities and materials under supervision to reinforce IEP objectives
• Provide support for instruction and supervision of special needs students in various settings
• Administer tests, homework, and make-up work to support teachers
• Assist medically fragile or physically disabled students with personal care
• Grooming, community accessibility, hygiene assistance as assigned
• Confer with teachers regarding student progress and IEP objectives
• Implement and collect data under supervision of teachers and behavioral plans
• Monitor safety and behavior in classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, or buses
• Record keeping and data entry to support teacher documentation
• Provide instruction in individual and group activities to reinforce instructional objectives
• Respond to emergencies and maintain safe learning environment
• Assist with crisis intervention procedures
• Assist with monitoring duties as assigned and escort students as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Child development

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours PSC-approved college

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Office equipment

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is seeking a Paraprofessional Educator to support instructional programs and assist in supervising and teaching students, including those with special needs. The role involves implementing IEP plans, data collection, and collaboration with teachers to reinforce learning objectives.

The position requires a PSC-certified paraprofessional, a high school diploma or GED with required assessments or college hours, and a preference for experience in licensed child