Parapro Sp Ed - SLD Self Cont - Special Education

Gwinnett County Public Schools•Cedar Hill, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom, with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students. The role involves implementing plans, monitoring behavior, attending IEP meetings, and adapting classroom activities to support student learning and participation. The paraprofessional will also assist with immediate medical needs, administer tests, and support students with daily living skills and personal hygiene. Collaboration with teachers is essential for evaluating student progress and reinforcing learning objectives. The role also includes responding to emergency situations, monitoring student conduct in various school areas, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Paraprofessional Educator certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC Required
H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent
Passed the Praxis Parapro Assessment (prior to March 1, 2007) or the GACE Parapro Assessment
60 semester or 90 quarter hours from a PSC approved college or university (in lieu of assessments)
Experience in a licensed child care environment

Nice To Haves

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

Provide support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the regular education classroom, special education classroom, community, and assisting in implementing plans for instruction, monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time, providing information to appropriate school personnel, and attending Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings.
Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher (i.e. reinforcement of IEP goals and objectives, etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing IEP objectives as well as providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
Administer immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (i.e. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
Administer tests, homework, and make-up work for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
Assist medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
Assist students with disabilities with grooming, community accessibility, and other appropriate areas as assigned by teacher (i.e. feed, brush teeth, toileting, diapering, transferring to bus from wheelchairs, etc.) for the purpose of assisting students with their daily needs.
Confer with teachers (special education and/or regular education teacher) on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
Implement and collect data under the supervision of assigned teacher and behavioral plans designed by IEP teams for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning.
Monitor special education students (i.e. classroom, field trips, community skills, lunchroom, playground, during life enrichment activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Perform record keeping and support functions (i.e. data collection, student files, checking papers, attendance, daily logs, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in providing necessary records/materials.
Provide under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (i.e. math groups, science experiments, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implementing IEP plans.
Respond to emergency situations (i.e. injured students, fights, behavior problems, abusive students, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and including physical de-escalation procedures with necessary training.
Provide effective principles and procedures of crisis intervention.
Assist with monitoring duties which may include hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and/or bus duty as assigned.
Ensure appropriate student conduct during these periods.
Escort students to designated activity areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.