Paraprofessional, Full-Time (12-month)

Southeastern University • Lakeland, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to perform specialized work in assisting with services for Pathways School of Excellence, providing for the care and well-being of students. Duties are performed under the general supervision of supervisors/teachers. Performance is evaluated through observation of work, and/or periodic conferences, critiques, records, and reports.

Requirements

• High School/GED
• Experience working with students with disabilities
• Understand written and oral instructions
• Speak and write coherently, to keep records and make simple reports
• Professionalism with students, faculty, staff, and outside agencies/stakeholders
• Work in small groups with students and support the classroom teacher in instruction.
• Work with students, parents, faculty, staff, and the public
• Physically able to sit, stand, and walk with students around campus.
• Ability to lift, carry, move, and/or position objects.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s in education, ESE, social work or other related field.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Preferred: High school diploma with some college experience
• Professional development coursework pertinent to exceptional student education

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with all duties pertinent to the instruction of students in the classroom.
• Clerical duties as necessary for record-keeping and reporting.
• Assist students with bathroom needs.
• Use behavior strategies to teach hygiene and bathroom skills to adolescent students.
• Use de-escalation strategies to help students in crisis who display physical aggression on a regular basis.
• Provide one-on-one assistance for students with moderate to severe disabilities.
• Assist with elopement behaviors.
• Consult with tutors, volunteers, and therapists to provide training about students’ needs.
• Provide assistance with daily living skills, such as eating, changing clothes, movement during transition times, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED