Paraprofessionals

About the role

Paraprofessionals 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the regular education classroom, special education classroom, and community settings.
• Implement plans for instruction as directed by teachers.
• Monitor student behavior during non-classroom time.
• Provide information to appropriate school personnel.
• Attend individual Education Program (IEP) meetings.

Requirements

• Experience is preferred in a licensed childcare environment.
• Hold an associate's degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution OR have completed two (2) years of college coursework (sixty [60] semester hours) above the remedial level with a grade of "C" or better at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution OR have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment and hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must have a valid Georgia driver's license.
• Must have a valid CPR certification.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of special education curriculum and best practices.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Benefits

• Eligible for the outstanding health benefits available to all GCPS staff, with a generous employer contribution.
• Retirement benefits through the Teacher’s Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and the Gwinnett Retirement System (GRS).
• Ready to get started? Apply for specific job paraprofessional vacancies in AppliTrack or contact our GCPS Recruitment Team at GCPSWorks@gcpsk12.org.

Pay

Between $25,200 and $40,226, based on related experience and college coursework.

Schedule

Monthly pay, with pay all throughout the year, including the summer months.