PROGRAM ASST,ESE,C
About The Position
The Program Assistant provides staff support to students with disabilities under the direction of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teachers or a supervisor. The position may be assigned to an ESE school program or to one or more general education classes. Depending on the program, the assistant monitors student behavior, conducts hearing screenings, maintains records and reports, provides instruction and assistance, and communicates with parents and staff. Work with students is conducted individually or in groups as directed by the supervisor. Duties vary according to the assigned functional program, 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.
- May require experience working directly with students with significant disabilities and/or severe behavioral disorders.
- Demonstrated administrative support skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate program goals and objectives.
- Must be highly qualified before starting employment with Orange County Public Schools. A passing score on 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.
- Respond professionally to school crisis situations when required and help reestablish a safe learning environment.
- 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 support students’ physical and environmental safety and adherence to appropriate conduct and disciplinary controls.
- Assist teachers or supervisors with developing and implementing program curricula, including vocational or technical training, examination administration, environmental study, and behavior modification.
- Maintain and properly store equipment, supplies, and materials relevant to the assigned program.
- 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 and resources, student participation, or family eligibility, as applicable.
- Assess exceptional students’ skills and employability to 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, and teach individuals or groups according to instructional guidelines.
- Assist with district-level programs in the ESE department.
- Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with relevant district administrators, school staff, students, parents, community agencies, and employers.
- Keep up to date with technology used by OCPS, attending 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.
Benefits
- The Orange County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who request an accommodation.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
