ED PARA,BASIC,NC,NON-TITLE I

Orange County Public Schools • Windermere, FL

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About The Position

Under direct supervision, provides staff support in an educational or child care environment by assisting teachers and students. Works with children individually or in small groups, providing basic instruction and reinforcing learning in reading, writing, math, spelling, art, or other education-related activities. Leads and supervises developmentally appropriate activities as directed by assigned teachers. The position will spend the majority of the day supporting students in physical education (PE) classes. Performs related work as directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Demonstrated basic mathematical and reading skills.
• Ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work and effectively attend to the needs of school-age children.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to carry out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and routine work according to prescribed practices.

Nice To Haves

• Passing score on the Para Assessment, an associate’s degree, or 60 completed semester credits may qualify the employee 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.
• High school diploma or GED.

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 learning support.
• Provide instruction prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforce skills through activities such as games and stories.
• Assist with 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 when needed.
• Assist with lesson planning, teacher pre-planning, and developing classroom activities and learning tools.
• Assist in assessing students’ math and communication skills, monitor progress, notify teachers of learning deficiencies, and document learning activities and assessments.
• Prepare or assist with instructional materials and perform support tasks such as copying, laminating, typing correspondence, and filing.
• Coordinate with media center staff for learning resources and set up classroom equipment for instruction.
• Assist with classroom bulletin boards, decorations, and displays of student activities.
• Prepare instructional reports and required forms and schedules; maintain attendance records and assign student seating.
• Maintain student information records, including entering scores and other data using a computer terminal.
• Perform assigned monitoring duties in areas such as hallways, lunchrooms, restrooms, and buses, and escort students to designated activities.
• Assist teachers and students in assigned labs and translate lesson plans or other information when needed 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