Paraprofessional Assistant

4 days ago


Buford, Georgia, United States Gwinnett County Public Schools Full time
Job Title: Parapro Sp Ed

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Paraprofessional to join our team at Gwinnett County Public Schools. As a Paraprofessional, you will provide support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom, assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students.

Responsibilities:

  • Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher to support and reinforce IEP objectives.
  • Administer immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a healthcare professional.
  • Administer tests, homework, and make-up work to support teachers in the classroom.
  • Assist medically fragile or physically disabled students with personal hygiene and daily needs.
  • Confer with teachers on a regular basis to assist in evaluating special education student progress and implementing IEP objectives.
  • Implement and collect data under the supervision of assigned teachers and behavioral plans designed by IEP teams.
  • Monitor special education students in the classroom, field trips, community skills, lunchroom, playground, and during life enrichment activities.
  • Perform record-keeping and support functions, including data collection, student files, and attendance.
  • Provide instruction to students in individual and group activities to reinforce instructional objectives and implement IEP plans.
  • Respond to emergency situations, including physical de-escalation procedures.
  • Assist with monitoring duties, including hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and bus duty as assigned.

Requirements:

  • 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, effective interpersonal skills, and office and media equipment.

Physical Demands:

The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods, 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.

Working Conditions:

The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Reasonable Accommodations:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



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