Parapro Sp Ed - MOID Res/SC - Special Education

Gwinnett County Public Schools • Suwanee, GA

355d • $26,271 - $41,936

About The Position

The position of Paraprofessional Educator for Special Education (MOID Res/SC) at Meadowcreek High involves providing support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom. The role includes assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in both regular and special education classrooms. Responsibilities include adapting classroom activities, administering first aid, assisting students with personal hygiene, monitoring student behavior, and implementing Individual Education Program (IEP) plans. The position requires effective communication with teachers and participation in IEP meetings.

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.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher.
• 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 with personal hygiene.
• Assist students with disabilities with grooming and community accessibility.
• Confer with teachers on a regular basis to assist in evaluating special education student progress.
• Implement and collect data under the supervision of assigned teacher and behavioral plans.
• Monitor special education students in various settings to provide a safe learning environment.
• Perform record keeping and support functions for the teacher.
• Provide instruction to students in individual and group activities under the supervision of the assigned teacher.
• Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns.
• Provide effective principles and procedures of crisis intervention.
• Assist with monitoring duties in hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and/or bus duty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Minimum Salary: $26,271.00/Annually
• Maximum Salary: $41,936.00/Annually
• Scheduled Days: 190

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED