Special Education Paraprofessional: IEP Support & Aide

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools seeks a Paraprofessional in Special Education to support students with IEP goals under supervision. You will adapt activities, assist with daily living tasks, monitor safety, and assist teachers in data collection and assessments.

Qualifications include a Georgia PSC Paraprofessional certificate or 60 college hours, HS diploma, and preferred experience in licensed child care. This is a full-time role with a 190-day schedule and salary range $29,102–$45,094 per year.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional PSC certificate required
• HS Diploma or GED with Praxis Parapro or GACE Parapro, or 60 college hours
• Experience in licensed child care environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Adapt activities and materials to support IEP goals
• Administer first aid and basic health care under supervision
• Administer tests, homework, and make-up work
• Assist medically fragile or disabled students with daily living tasks
• Support students with disabilities in grooming and community access
• Confer with teachers to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives
• Implement and monitor data under supervision of teachers/IEP teams
• Monitor safety in classrooms, hallways, and during activities
• Maintain records and prepare materials for lessons
• Provide instruction to students in small or group activities under supervision
• Respond to emergencies and practice crisis intervention procedures
• Assist with hallways, lunchroom, and bus duty as assigned

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal skills

Office and media equipment

Representing GCPS

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Praxis Parapro or GACE Parapro

60 semester/90 quarter hours PSC approved

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools seeks a Paraprofessional in Special Education to support students with IEP goals under supervision. You will adapt activities, assist with daily living tasks, monitor safety, and assist teachers in data collection and assessments.

Qualifications include a Georgia PSC Paraprofessional certificate or 60 college hours, HS diploma, and preferred experience in licensed child care. This is a full-time role with a 190-day schedule and salary range $29,102–$45,094 per year.