Aug. 21, 2019

EP: 147 There's A Shortage Of Special Education Substitute Teachers In Gwinnett County Schools

EP: 147 There's A Shortage Of Special Education Substitute Teachers In Gwinnett County Schools

www.GoodMorningGwinnett.com Paraprofessionals for special ed classes are a high area of need for us,” GCPS Executive Director of Human Resources Systems Hunter Blackburn said.

On a given Friday, Blackburn said there could be as many as 900 to 1,000...

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www.GoodMorningGwinnett.com Paraprofessionals for special ed classes are a high area of need for us,” GCPS Executive Director of Human Resources Systems Hunter Blackburn said.

On a given Friday, Blackburn said there could be as many as 900 to 1,000 teacher absences in the school system. While positions with additional qualifications are harder to find — like clinical or special education subs — they are not in as high demand as traditional substitute vacancies.