Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Self Cont (IDEA)

Polk County Public Schools • Bartow, FL

17h

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 paraeducator attends meetings and in-service training as needed and becomes familiar with the philosophies, policies, procedures, equipment, and work site. Clerical duties may include grading papers, collecting forms, updating folders, assisting with testing, taking attendance, copying, collecting homework, ordering supplies, filing, and maintaining medication records. Student supervision may take place during meals, special programs and classes, staffings, field trips, bus loading and unloading, and yard duty.

The role reinforces instruction for individuals and small groups, provides tutoring, assists with physical therapy, prepares instructional materials and classroom projects, and supports discipline and volunteer projects. Technology is used to enhance instruction and support assigned tasks. 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 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 make simple reports; and work cooperatively and professionally with school personnel and parents.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual/biliterate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the instructional program for ESE students.
• Provide clerical support, including grading papers, collecting forms, updating folders, assisting with testing, taking attendance, copying, collecting homework, ordering supplies, filing, and keeping 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, art projects, and classroom projects.
• Support classroom discipline and coordinate volunteer projects.
• Use technology to enhance instruction and complete assigned tasks.
• Attend meetings and appropriate in-service training, and become familiar with the assigned work site, its policies, procedures, equipment, and philosophies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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