Para - ESE Student Specific

Polk County Public Schools • Bartow, FL

3d

About The Position

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

The role includes professional activities such as attending necessary meetings, serving on committees, attending appropriate in-service training, and becoming acquainted with the philosophies, policies, procedures, equipment, and work site. The position supports students and teachers through clerical tasks, supervision, instructional reinforcement, classroom assistance, preparation of instructional materials, and use of technology to enhance instruction and complete assigned tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of a GED.
• At least 60 college credit hours, an associate's degree or higher from an accredited school, or a passing score on the Para Pro exam.
• Sincere interest in educating and working with exceptional children.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions; speak and write coherently; keep records and prepare simple reports; and work cooperatively and professionally with school personnel and parents.
• Ability to coordinate work tasks, establish priorities, set goals, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with students, parents, internal and external contacts, and the public.
• Ability to sit for most of the day and to lift, carry, move, and/or position objects frequently weighing up to 20 pounds and infrequently weighing 40 pounds or more, with help as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual/biliterate.

Responsibilities

• Attend necessary meetings and appropriate in-service training, serve on committees, and become familiar with site philosophies, policies, procedures, and equipment.
• Provide clerical assistance, including grading papers, collecting forms, updating folders, assisting with testing, taking attendance, copying, collecting homework, ordering supplies, filing, and maintaining medication records.
• Supervise students during meals, special programs and classes, staffings, field trips, bus loading and unloading, and yard duty.
• Reinforce instruction for individuals and small groups in various situations and programs; tutor students and assist with physical therapy.
• Prepare instructional materials, bulletin boards, and art projects.
• Assist in the classroom with projects, student supervision, field trips, discipline reinforcement, and coordination of volunteer projects.
• Use technology to enhance instruction and support assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree