Special Education Paraprofessional - Level I

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Lilburn (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools seeks a Para AUT-Severe Level I - Special Education to support students with IEP goals and assist supervising teachers in a high-need environment.

Responsibilities include adapting activities, administering basic care, supporting daily living tasks, and collaborating with teachers to monitor progress while maintaining safety and orderly classrooms in a 190-day schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and Praxis Parapro or GACE Parapro; required before March 1, 2007.
• 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours from PSC-approved college or university are required.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities to support IEP goals under supervising teacher.
• Administer first aid and health care as instructed by a health care professional.
• Administer tests, homework, and make-up work.
• Assist medically fragile or physically disabled students with daily needs.
• Confer with teachers on progress and IEP objectives.
• Monitor students to provide a safe learning environment.
• Maintain records and attendance for the teacher.
• Provide instruction in varied activities to reinforce objectives.
• Respond to emergencies and crises as trained.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Child development

Interpersonal skills

Office equipment

GCPS rep

Education

High School Diploma or GED; Praxis Parapro or GACE Parapro

60 sem hours or 90 quarter hours PSC-approved college/university

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools seeks a Para AUT-Severe Level I - Special Education to support students with IEP goals and assist supervising teachers in a high-need environment.

Responsibilities include adapting activities, administering basic care, supporting daily living tasks, and collaborating with teachers to monitor progress while maintaining safety and orderly classrooms in a 190-day schedule.