Para - Pre-K

Polk County Public Schools • Haines City, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position exists to perform specialized work in assisting with preschool classrooms. Provides for the care and well-being of students. 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. Complies with federal, state, and local standards.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of GED.
• Associate's degree of 60 college credit hours, or passing of the Para Pro test required.
• 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

• Background and actual work experience with early childhood programs is preferred, not required.
• Knowledge of Head Start Administration or preschool standards, purpose, and procedures is preferred.
• Sincerely interested in educating and working with young children.
• Special abilities may be required for specialized paraprofessional positions.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting classroom staff is required.
• Duties may require: set up of outdoor classroom space, arrival/dismissal duties, late student sign-in, food service delivery support, health and hygiene care to students, operation of adaptive equipment, and physical assistance to impaired students.
• Professional duties will involve attending meetings as necessary, attending in-service provided, and becoming acquainted with philosophies, policies, procedures, equipment, and the work site where assigned.
• Clerical assistance will be performed when needed to assist the supervisor to which one is assigned.
• Reinforcement of instruction of students in various situations and programs as needed.
• Preparation of instructional or other support materials will be assigned as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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