Parapro Sp Ed - Pre-K - Sp Ed Pre-Kindergarten

Gwinnett County Public Schools • Suwanee, GA

85d • $26,534 - $42,355

About The Position

The Paraprofessional for Special Education in Pre-K 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 adapting classroom activities and materials to support IEP objectives and ensuring a safe and positive learning environment for all students.

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.

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 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.
• 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 a variety of individual and group activities.
• 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 bus duty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
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• Education Level: High school or GED