Paraeducator - Title I Elementary

Polk County Public Schools•Lakeland, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraeducator assists with school services and supports students’ care and well-being under the general supervision of supervisors and teachers. Performance is evaluated through observation and may also be assessed through periodic conferences, critiques, records, and reports. Duties include reinforcing instruction and supervising students in various settings, preparing instructional materials, assisting in classrooms, using technology to support instruction and assigned tasks, and providing clerical assistance when needed. Depending on the assignment, specialized duties may include home visits, health and hygiene care, interpreting speech or languages, operating adaptive equipment, and physically assisting students or adults with impairments. Travel between work sites may be required. The role also involves attending meetings and in-service training, serving on committees, and becoming familiar with the assigned work site’s policies, procedures, equipment, and educational philosophies. 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, or a passing score on the Para Pro 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.
Special abilities may be required for specialized paraprofessional positions.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/biliterate ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with school services and provide for students’ care and well-being.
Supervise students and reinforce instruction in various situations and programs.
Prepare instructional materials as needed.
Provide classroom assistance when assigned.
Use technology to enhance instruction and complete assigned tasks.
Provide clerical assistance to the assigned supervisor when needed.
Attend meetings and in-service training and serve on committees as needed.
Become familiar with the philosophies, policies, procedures, equipment, and work site where assigned.
Perform specialized duties as assigned, which may include home visits, health and hygiene care, interpreting speech or languages, operating adaptive equipment, and physically assisting impaired students or adults.
Travel between sites when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.