Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Student Specific

Polk County Public Schools • Lake Wales, FL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

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

Professional duties include attending necessary meetings and in-service training, serving on committees, and becoming familiar with the philosophies, policies, procedures, equipment, and work site. Clerical support may include grading papers, collecting forms and homework, updating folders, assisting with testing, taking attendance, copying, ordering supplies, filing, and maintaining medication records.

The paraeducator supervises students during meals, special programs and classes, staffings, field trips, bus loading and unloading, and yard duty. The role also reinforces instruction with individuals and small groups, tutors students, assists with physical therapy, prepares instructional materials and classroom projects, supports discipline, coordinates volunteer projects, and uses technology to support instruction and 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, communicate coherently in writing and speech, keep records, and prepare simple reports.
• Ability to work cooperatively and act professionally with school personnel and parents.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual/biliterate ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ESE students’ instructional programs and provide educational support throughout the school day.
• Attend necessary meetings and in-service training, serve on committees, and become familiar with the assigned work site, policies, procedures, and equipment.
• Perform clerical tasks, 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, tutor students, 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 assist with assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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