PROGRAM ASST,BASIC,C

Orange County Public Schools•Apopka, FL

About The Position

Under direction, the Program Assistant provides paraprofessional staff support in an assigned school program, assisting teachers and students. Programs may include in-school suspension, juvenile detention, bilingual education, job placement, health screening, environmental education, and vocational or technical training. The position supports the assigned program by monitoring student behavior, maintaining records and reports, providing instruction and assistance, communicating with parents and staff, and enforcing codes of conduct. The incumbent works with students individually and in groups as directed by a supervisor. Essential functions vary according to the program assignment, and related work may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher, or at least 60 semester hours from an accredited institution of higher education; official transcripts are required to validate education.
A minimum of three years of progressively knowledgeable and responsible experience applicable to the assigned functional program.
Demonstrated administrative support skills.
Ability to effectively communicate program goals and objectives.
Must be highly qualified before employment begins. Passing a third-party paraprofessional certification exam, such as the ParaPro Assessment, may substitute for the educational requirement.

Responsibilities

Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous, and empathetic manner, representing OCPS positively.
Provide assistance and support in the assigned functional program.
Perform administrative support duties such as maintaining attendance and student records, printing and distributing reports, scoring examinations, filing materials, and answering telephone inquiries.
Monitor student activities and behavior to help maintain students’ physical and environmental safety and ensure appropriate conduct and disciplinary controls.
Assist teachers or supervisors with developing and implementing program curriculum and activities.
Maintain and properly store program equipment, supplies, and materials.
Explain, demonstrate, and teach program content to students, reinforcing skills according to individual needs or supervisor direction.
Conduct program-related recruitment activities involving potential employers, parents, community agencies, resources, student participation, or family eligibility, as applicable.
Assess exceptional student skills and employability, identify job-placement potential, and assist with job-placement coordination and transition.
Assist teachers or supervisors in checking and objectively evaluating student performance or progress; teach students individually and in groups in accordance with instructional guidelines.
Establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with district administrators, school staff, students, parents, community agencies, and employers, as applicable.
Keep current with job-related technology and attend district-supported training as needed to maintain required technology skills.
Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
Perform related duties as directed.