Ed Para,Basic,Nc,Non-Title I

Orange County Public Schools • Windermere, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Ed Para provides staff support in an educational or child care environment by assisting teachers and students. The position works with children individually or in small groups, providing basic instruction in reading, writing, math, spelling, art, or other education-related activities. The employee leads and supervises developmentally appropriate activities as directed by assigned teachers, with duties based on classroom needs. This position will spend the majority of the day supporting students in physical education classes.

The role includes supporting instruction, monitoring student behavior and safety, preparing learning materials and classroom displays, maintaining student records, and helping teachers manage classroom activities. Employees may also perform monitoring duties in areas such as hallways, lunchrooms, restrooms, and buses, and may assist in various labs or translate lesson information for students. Duties are performed under teacher direction, and related work may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Demonstrated basic mathematical and reading skills.
• Ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work.
• Ability to effectively attend to the needs of school-age children.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and follow standard practices.
• Ability to provide guidance and assistance to others in applying procedures and standards.
• Previous vocational training or work experience in a licensed child care environment preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Passing score on the Para Assessment, an associate’s degree, or 60 completed semester credits may qualify candidates for a higher hourly rate in a certified position; evidence must be provided.
• Previous vocational training or work experience in a licensed child care environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor children’s activities and behavior, including when classroom teachers are absent, to support student safety and appropriate conduct.
• Assist teachers in supervising classroom learning activities and provide students with assistance and learning support.
• Provide instruction as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforce skills through constructive activities.
• Assist teachers in checking and objectively evaluating student work; teach individuals and small groups according to instructional guidelines.
• Help manage student behavior and maintain classroom order, reinforce school and classroom rules, and escort students as needed.
• Assist with lesson plans, teacher pre-planning, classroom activities, and learning tools.
• Help assess students’ math and communication skills, monitor progress, notify teachers of learning deficiencies, and document learning activities and diagnoses.
• Prepare or assist in preparing instructional materials and perform support tasks such as copying, laminating, typing correspondence, and filing.
• Coordinate with media center staff for classroom resources and set up instructional equipment.
• Help prepare bulletin boards, decorations, student activity displays, and other classroom materials.
• Prepare instructional reports and forms, maintain attendance records, assign student seating, and learn assigned bus routes.
• Maintain accurate student information records, which may include entering scores and other data using a computer terminal.
• Perform assigned monitoring duties in hallways, lunchrooms, restrooms, and on buses; support appropriate student conduct and escort students to designated activities.
• Assist teachers and students in assigned labs and, when applicable, translate lesson plans or other information to support student understanding.
• Keep current with job-related technology and attend district-supported training as needed.
• Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
• Perform related duties as directed.

What This Job Offers

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