Ed Para,Basic,Nc,Non-Title I

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Paraprofessional provides staff support in an educational or child care environment by assisting teachers and students. The role works with children individually or in small groups, providing basic instruction in reading, writing, math, spelling, art, and other education-related activities. The position also leads and supervises developmentally appropriate activities as directed by assigned teachers. Essential functions are performed according to the needs of the assigned teacher, and related work may be assigned as directed. Candidates who have passed the Para Assessment, or hold an associate’s degree or 60 completed semester credits, may be eligible for a higher hourly rate in a certified position. Evidence must be provided, such as official transcripts or a certificate showing a passing assessment score. The position requires demonstrated basic mathematical and reading skills, the ability to meet the dexterity and physical requirements of the work, and the ability to attend effectively to the needs of school-age children. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Previous vocational training or work experience in a licensed child care environment is also preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. The Orange County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Demonstrated basic mathematical and reading skills.
Ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work and effectively attend to the needs of school-age children.
Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and follow standard practices.
Ability to provide guidance, assistance, or interpretation to others in applying procedures and standards.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Depending on classroom assignment, ability to perform arithmetic, calculate decimals and percentages, use fractions, or interpret graphs.
Ability to exert very moderate physical effort, including stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and potentially lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing 12–20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Passing score on the Para Assessment, an associate’s degree, or 60 completed semester credits may qualify candidates for a higher hourly rate in a certified position, with evidence required.
Previous vocational training or work experience in a licensed child care environment.
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor children's activities and behavior, including when classroom teachers are absent, to support student safety and appropriate conduct.
Assist teachers in supervising learning activities and provide students with classroom assistance and learning support.
Provide instruction prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforce introduced skills, using games, stories, or other constructive activities as appropriate.
Help check and objectively evaluate students' work; teach individuals and small groups in accordance with instructional guidelines.
Help manage student behavior and maintain classroom order, reinforce school and classroom rules, and escort students to designated locations when necessary.
Assist with lesson preparation and teacher planning, and contribute to classroom activities and learning tools.
Assist in assessing students' math and communication skills, monitor learning progress, report deficiencies to teachers, and document learning activities and assessments.
Prepare or help prepare instructional materials and perform support tasks such as copying, laminating, typing correspondence, and filing.
Coordinate with media center staff to obtain classroom learning resources and set up instructional equipment.
Help prepare bulletin boards, decorations, displays of student activities, and other classroom materials.
Prepare instructional reports and required forms, schedules, and data; maintain attendance records and student seating assignments; and learn assigned bus routes.
Maintain accurate student records, including entering scores and other data using a computer terminal when required.
Perform assigned monitoring duties in locations such as hallways, lunchrooms, restrooms, and buses, and escort students to designated activities.
Provide assistance in assigned labs and explain or translate lesson plans and other information to help students understand.
Keep current with job-related technology and attend district-supported training as needed to maintain the required skill level.
Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
Perform related duties as directed.