Art, ESE

Hillsborough County Public Schools • Tampa, FL

9d

About The Position

The Paraprofessional 2, Exceptional Student Education (ESE), assists school staff with 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 position supports instructional programs and classroom management, prepares instructional materials, and provides care, supervision, and positive behavioral support for students with disabilities. Duties may take place in classrooms and other school environments, as well as during community-based instruction and off-campus activities. Responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive and may change according to district needs.

District employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan; act with civility, respect, and professionalism; and maintain the professional knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the daily schedule and assignments.
• Assist the teacher in implementing district instructional programs.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Participate in in-service and professional development activities.
• Follow teachers’ lesson plans and provide supervision in the absence of the teacher.
• Provide for the care, well-being, and supervision of students with disabilities as directed by the teacher.
• Establish and maintain positive, professional communication among 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 as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with implementing and using sign language or augmented communication systems related to students’ communication needs as directed by the teacher.
• Implement teacher-directed instructional activities, which may include reading aloud, small-group subject lessons, art, music, and cooking activities.
• Perform light custodial duties related to safety and hygiene in the classroom and other environments accessed by the student.
• Assist students with community-based instruction and training on and off campus.
• Supervise student behavior using positive behavior supports and interventions in the classroom, lunchroom, 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.
• Demonstrate adaptability, cooperation, dependability, job knowledge, and safe and secure work practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed