Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Self Cont (IDEA)

Polk County Public Schools • Auburndale, FL

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About The Position

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

The role includes supporting instruction for individuals and small groups, tutoring, assisting with physical therapy, preparing instructional materials, and helping with classroom projects and discipline. It also includes clerical tasks such as grading papers, collecting forms and homework, updating folders, assisting with testing, taking attendance, copying, ordering supplies, filing, and maintaining medication records. Student supervision may occur during meals, special programs and classes, staffings, field trips, bus loading and unloading, and yard duty.

The Paraeducator may attend meetings and in-service training, serve on committees, coordinate volunteer projects, and use 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 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.
• Ability to work cooperatively and act professionally with school personnel and parents.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual/biliterate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the instructional program for ESE students.
• Provide clerical assistance, including grading papers, collecting forms and homework, updating folders, assisting with testing, taking attendance, copying, 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, provide tutoring, and assist with physical therapy.
• Prepare instructional materials, bulletin boards, and art projects.
• Assist with classroom projects, student supervision, field trips, discipline reinforcement, and coordination of volunteer projects.
• Use technology to enhance instruction and complete assigned tasks.
• Attend necessary meetings and appropriate in-service training, and serve on committees as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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