Special Education Paraprofessional II — Autism Support

TrulyHired; Lilburn (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support instructional programming for students with special needs in regular and special education settings. The role involves supervising, caring for, and instructing students, and assisting in implementing IEP plans and goals.

You will adapt activities under teacher direction, provide first aid, support testing and daily living needs, and monitor behavior to maintain a safe, positive learning environment. }

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Educator certificate required by PSC.
• HS Diploma or GED and Praxis/GACE Parapro or 60 sem/90 quarter hours PSC approved.
• Experience in licensed child care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities to reinforce IEP goals and objectives.
• Administer immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional.
• Administer tests, homework, and make-up work to support teachers.
• Assist medically fragile or physically disabled students with daily needs.
• Escort students and monitor behavior to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Confer with teachers on evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
• Collect data and maintain records to support instructional plans.
• Provide instruction to students in various group activities to reinforce objectives.

Skills

Child development

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Office equipment

Represent GCPS

Education

HS Diploma or GED with Praxis/GACE Parapro

60 sem/90 quarter hours PSC approved college

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support instructional programming for students with special needs in regular and special education settings. The role involves supervising, caring for, and instructing students, and assisting in implementing IEP plans and goals.

You will adapt activities under teacher direction, provide first aid, support testing and daily living needs, and monitor behavior to maintain a safe, positive learning environment. }