Paraeducator - Basic

Polk County Public Schools•Bartow, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs specialized work assisting with school services and providing for students’ care and well-being. Duties are performed under the general supervision of supervisors or teachers. Performance is evaluated through observation and may also be evaluated through periodic conferences, critiques, records, and reports. The role may include professional activities such as attending meetings and in-service training, serving on committees, and becoming familiar with the assigned work site, equipment, philosophies, policies, and procedures. The paraeducator provides clerical assistance when needed, supervises students or reinforces instruction in various settings and programs, prepares instructional materials as assigned, and assists in classrooms or classroom extensions. Technology is used to support instruction and assigned tasks. Specialized assignments may involve home visits; student health and hygiene care; interpreting speech or languages; operating adaptive equipment; and physically assisting students or adults with impairments. Personal transportation between sites may be required. The position also performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of a GED.
At least 60 college credit hours, an associate degree or higher from an accredited school, or a passing score on the ParaPro exam.
Sincere interest in educating and working with young people.
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 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 and biliterate skills.
Special abilities may be required for specialized paraprofessional positions.

Responsibilities

Attend meetings and in-service training as necessary and serve on committees as assigned.
Become familiar with the assigned work site, equipment, philosophies, policies, and procedures.
Provide clerical assistance to the assigned supervisor when needed.
Supervise students and/or reinforce instruction in various situations and programs.
Prepare instructional materials as assigned.
Provide classroom assistance, including in classroom extensions.
Use technology to enhance instruction and assist with assigned tasks.
Perform specialized duties as assigned, which may include home visits, health and hygiene care, interpretation, use of adaptive equipment, and physical assistance.
Travel between work sites when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.