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Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Para Educator - Moderate Level II to join our team. As a Para Educator, you will provide support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom, assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students.

• Assist in adapting classroom activities, assignments, and materials to support students with special needs.
• Administer first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a healthcare professional.
• Assist students with disabilities with daily living skills, such as grooming and toileting.
• Monitor students during non-classroom time, including hallways, lunchrooms, and bus duty.
• Assist with implementing plans for instruction, monitoring student behavior, and providing information to school personnel.
• Attend Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings and participate in developing and implementing IEP goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher.

• Paraprofessional Educator certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) required.
• High school diploma or equivalent and passed the Praxis Parapro Assessment (prior to March 1, 2007) or the GACE Parapro Assessment required.
• Experience in a licensed child care environment preferred.
• Knowledge of child development, Microsoft Office Suite, and effective interpersonal skills.

The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time, talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, have significant finger dexterity and/or reach. The employee is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.