Special Education Paraprofessional - Classroom Support

TrulyHired; Hoschton (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia seeks a paraprofessional educator to support instructional programs and student supervision in regular and special education settings. The role involves assisting with IEP plans, monitoring behavior, and collaborating with teachers.

The position requires PSC certification and relevant Praxis/GACE Parapro assessments, or alternative credit hours. Candidates should be prepared to assist in multiple environments and attend IEP meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Educator certificate issued by the Georgia PSC (PSC Required)
• Praxis Parapro Assessment or GACE Parapro Assessment required
• 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours from PSC-approved college if assessments not present

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities to reinforce IEP goals and ensure participation
• Administer first aid and basic medical assistance as directed
• Administer tests, homework, and makeup work to support instruction
• Assist medically fragile or disabled students with personal hygiene
• Assist students with disabilities with grooming, community access, and daily needs
• Confer with teachers regularly to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives
• Implement data collection and behavior plans for IEP objectives
• Monitor students to maintain a safe learning environment
• Perform record keeping and support functions for teachers
• Provide instruction in individual and group activities to reinforce objectives
• Respond to emergencies and crises as needed
• Provide crisis intervention as required
• Assist with hallway, lunchroom, restroom, and bus duty as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Microsoft Office Suite

Effective interpersonal skills

Office and media equipment

Represent GCPS

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Praxis Parapro / GACE Parapro

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia seeks a paraprofessional educator to support instructional programs and student supervision in regular and special education settings. The role involves assisting with IEP plans, monitoring behavior, and collaborating with teachers.

The position requires PSC certification and relevant Praxis/GACE Parapro assessments, or alternative credit hours. Candidates should be prepared to assist in multiple environments and attend IEP meetings as needed.