Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Self Cont (IDEA)

Polk County Public Schools • Lakeland, FL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Paraeducator assists with the instructional program for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students. The role provides clerical assistance, student supervision, behavior management, and related educational support throughout the school day under the general supervision of teachers and other supervisors. Performance is evaluated through observation and may also be reviewed in conferences, critiques, records, and reports.

The position involves attending necessary meetings and in-service training and becoming familiar with the assigned work site's philosophies, policies, procedures, and equipment. It supports classroom instruction and student needs through clerical work, supervision, reinforcement of instruction, tutoring, preparation of materials, and assistance with physical therapy. The role also uses technology to support instruction and assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of a GED.
• At least 60 college credit hours, an associate's 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

• Attend meetings and appropriate in-service training, and become familiar with the assigned site's philosophies, policies, procedures, equipment, and work environment.
• Provide clerical support, including grading papers, collecting forms and homework, updating folders, assisting with testing, taking attendance, copying, 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 in various settings and programs; 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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