Substitute - Substitute (Paraprofessional)

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Paraprofessional to assist teachers, supervise learning activities, and reinforce skills within the classroom. This role supports students through instruction and learning tools, following teacher guidance and classroom procedures.

The position involves preparing instructional materials, maintaining records, and coordinating with media resources. It requires a High School diploma or GED, and experience in a licensed child care environment is

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development required.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Knowledge of office and media equipment.
• Ability to give and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Computer skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in supervising learning activities in the classroom.
• Provide instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher.
• Utilize games, stories, or other activities to enhance learning skills.
• Assist in checking and evaluating students' work.
• Help manage student behavior and maintain classroom order.
• Escort students as required and implement de-escalation procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of office & media equipment

Oral & written instructions in English

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Satisfactory completion of GCPS Substitute Paraprofessional Training Program

Education Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED

Experience Qualifications:

• Experience in a licensed child care environment

Skills Qualifications:

• Knowledge of child development
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of office and media equipment
• Ability to give and follow oral and written instructions in the English language

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers in the supervision of learning activities circulating within the classroom and providing assistance and learning support to students.
• Provide instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforce skills introduced by the teacher.
  • May utilize games, stories, or other constructive activities to enhance students' learning skills.
• Assist teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students' work.
• Assist in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom order.
  • Reinforce rules of the school and classroom.
  • Escort students as required.
  • Implement de-escalation procedures specified in necessary training.
• Assist in the preparation of lesson plans and teacher preplanning sessions.
  • Provide input and assistance in the development of classroom activities and learning tools.
• Assist in diagnosing student math and communication skills.
  • Monitor students' progressive learning skills.
  • Make teacher aware of students learning deficiencies.
  • Document records of learning activities and diagnosis.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of instructional materials.
  • Perform support tasks such as copying materials, laminating items, typing correspondence, and filing paperwork and documentation.
• Coordinate with media center staff for classroom learning resources.
  • Setup equipment in classroom for teacher's instructional objectives.
• Prepare instructional reports and complete required forms, schedules, and other data as required.
  • Maintain attendance records and assign student seating.
  • Learn assigned bus route(s).
• May be assigned monitoring duties such as hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and bus duty.
  • Ensure appropriate student conduct during these periods.
  • Escort students to designated activity areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Substitute - Substitute (Paraprofessional)

Gwinnett County Public Schools Substitute Location - Suwanee, Georgia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Georgia Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5982412

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 04, 2026 7:00 PM (UTC)

Job Description

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Satisfactory completion of GCPS Substitute Paraprofessional Training Program

Education Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED

Experience Qualifications:

• Experience in a licensed child care environment

Skills Qualifications:

• Knowledge of child development
• Computer skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of office and media equipment
• Ability to give and follow oral and written instructions in the English language

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers in the supervision of learning activities circulating within the classroom and providing assistance and learning support to students.
• Provide instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforce skills introduced by the teacher.
  • May utilize games, stories, or other constructive activities to enhance students' learning skills.
• Assist teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students' work.
• Assist in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom order.
  • Reinforce rules of the school and classroom.
  • Escort students as required.
  • Implement de-escalation procedures specified in necessary training.
• Assist in the preparation of lesson plans and teacher preplanning sessions.
  • Provide input and assistance in the development of classroom activities and learning tools.
• Assist in diagnosing student math and communication skills.
  • Monitor students' progressive learning skills.
  • Make teacher aware of students learning deficiencies.
  • Document records of learning activities and diagnosis.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of instructional materials.
  • Perform support tasks such as copying materials, laminating items, typing correspondence, and filing paperwork and documentation.
• Coordinate with media center staff for classroom learning resources.
  • Setup equipment in classroom for teacher's instructional objectives.
• Prepare instructional reports and complete required forms, schedules, and other data as required.
  • Maintain attendance records and assign student seating.
  • Learn assigned bus route(s).
• May be assigned monitoring duties such as hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and bus duty.
  • Ensure appropriate student conduct during these periods.
  • Escort students to designated activity areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Substitute > Substitute

Contact Information

• Hollie A Marcus , Director, Recruitment
• 437 Old Peachtree Road
• Suwanee, Georgia 30024
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]