Special Education Paraprofessional: Support & Growth

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

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional Educator to support instructional programs and assist in supervising special needs students across regular and special education classrooms, and in the community. The role includes implementing IEP plans, data collection, and collaboration with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities include adapting activities to meet IEP goals, providing basic medical assistance, administering tests and assignments, and helping with daily living tasks.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Educator certificate issued by the Georgia PSC (required).
• Praxis Parapro or GACE Parapro assessments required.
• In lieu of assessments, 60 semester or 90 quarter hours from a PSC approved college.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional program in assigned classroom; assist in supervision, care and instruction of special needs students.
• Adapt activities/materials to reinforce IEP goals and ensure inclusive participation.
• Administer immediate first aid and medical assistance as directed by a health professional.
• Administer tests, homework and make-up work to support teachers.
• Assist medically fragile students with personal hygiene and daily needs.
• Confer with teachers to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Monitor safety and implement crisis intervention procedures as needed.
• Record-keeping and data collection to support teacher performance.
• Provide instruction in individual/group activities to reinforce instructional objectives.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal skills

Office equipment

Representing GCPS

Education

High school diploma or GED

Praxis Parapro / GACE Parapro(assessments)

60 sem/or 90 quarter hours PSC approved

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional Educator to support instructional programs and assist in supervising special needs students across regular and special education classrooms, and in the community. The role includes implementing IEP plans, data collection, and collaboration with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities include adapting activities to meet IEP goals, providing basic medical assistance, administering tests and assignments, and helping with daily living tasks.