Para AUT-Moderate-Level II - Special Education

About the position

The Paraprofessional for Moderate-Level II will provide support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom, specifically assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students. This role involves implementing plans for instruction, monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time, providing information to appropriate school personnel, and attending Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings. The position requires a commitment to supporting the educational needs of students with disabilities in both regular and special education settings.

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 health care professional.
• Administer tests, homework, and make-up work to support teachers in the classroom.
• Assist medically fragile or physically disabled students in maintaining personal hygiene.
• Assist students with disabilities with grooming, community accessibility, and other 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 teacher and behavioral plans designed by IEP teams.
• Monitor special education students in various settings to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Perform record keeping and support functions to assist the teacher in providing necessary records/materials.
• Provide instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities under the supervision of assigned teacher.
• Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns.
• Provide effective principles and procedures of crisis intervention.
• Assist with monitoring duties including hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and/or bus duty.
• Perform other duties 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 or the GACE Parapro Assessment required.
• In lieu of assessments, 60 semester or 90 quarter hours from a PSC approved college or university are required.
• Experience in a licensed child care environment preferred.
• Knowledge of child development.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of office and media equipment.
• Ability to act as a representative of Gwinnett County Public Schools.