Para - ESE Basic

Polk County Public Schools • Poinciana, FL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to assist with the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students' instructional program. Provides assistance with clerical duties, student supervision, behavior management, and related educational support throughout the school day. Duties are performed under the general supervision of supervisors/teachers. Performance is evaluated through observation of work, and/or periodic conferences, critiques, records and reports.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of GED.
• Sixty (60) or more college credit hours or an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited school or a passing score on the Para Pro exam required.
• Sincerely interested in educating and working with exceptional children.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions, to speak and write coherently, to keep records and make simple reports, and to work cooperatively and act professionally with other school personnel and parents.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attending meetings as necessary, serving on various committees, attending appropriate inservice provided, and becoming acquainted with philosophies, policies, procedures, equipment, and the work site where assigned.
• Grading papers, collecting forms, updating folders, assisting with testing, taking attendance, copying, collecting homework, ordering supplies, filing, keeping medication records, etc.
• Supervision of students during meal time, during special programs/classes, staffings, fieldtrips, loading and unloading of buses, yard duty, etc.
• Reinforcement of instruction to individuals and small groups in various situations and programs, tutoring, assisting with physical therapy, etc.
• Preparation of instructional materials, bulletin boards, art projects, etc.
• Classroom assistance will be required in preparing projects, supervising students, field trips, reinforcement of discipline, coordinate volunteer projects.
• Technology will be used to enhance instruction and aid in tasks assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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