Para 2, ESE

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL
•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional 2, Exceptional Student Education (ESE), assists school staff in the care and management of enrolled students while they are at school. The role is performed under the direction of a teacher and supervised by the principal, who evaluates performance through observation, critiques, and/or records and reports. The work schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. District employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance, support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan, act with civility and professionalism, and maintain the professional knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties. Responsibilities may change according to district needs and are not limited to the tasks listed in the posting.

Requirements

  • Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
  • Maintain professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the position’s duties.
  • Demonstrate adaptability, cooperation, and dependability.
  • Follow instructions and management direction, take responsibility for actions, and respond to requests for service and assistance.
  • Demonstrate job knowledge, learn and apply new skills, and use resources effectively.
  • Observe safety and security procedures, use equipment and materials properly, and report potentially unsafe conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Follow the daily schedule and assigned duties.
  • Assist the teacher in implementing district instructional programs and prepare and organize instructional materials as directed.
  • Participate in in-service and professional development activities.
  • Follow teachers’ lesson plans and provide supervision when the teacher is absent.
  • Provide care, well-being, and supervision for students with disabilities as directed by the teacher.
  • Maintain positive, professional communication with students, staff, and parents, as applicable, under the teacher’s direction.
  • Assist with Paraprofessional I duties as directed by the teacher.
  • Assist with implementing the classroom management system.
  • Assist with the implementation and use of sign language or augmented communication systems related to students’ communication needs.
  • Conduct instructional activities as directed, including reading aloud, small-group subject lessons, art, music, and cooking activities.
  • Perform light custodial duties related to classroom and student safety and hygiene.
  • Assist students with community-based instruction and training on and off campus.
  • Supervise student behavior using positive behavior supports and interventions in classrooms, lunchrooms, on school grounds, and at off-campus activities.
  • Participate in parent involvement activities, which may include conferences, as directed by the teacher.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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