Program Asst,Basic,C
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. Incumbents work with students individually and in groups as directed by their assigned supervisor. Essential functions vary according to the program assignment, and related work may be directed.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or higher, or at least 60 semester hours from an accredited institution of higher education, with official transcripts required to validate education; alternatively, passing a third-party paraprofessional certification exam such as the ParaPro Assessment may substitute for the educational requirement.
- Minimum of three years of progressively knowledgeable and responsible experience applicable to the assigned functional program, supplemented by demonstrated administrative support skills and the ability to communicate program goals and objectives effectively.
- Must be highly qualified before starting employment with Orange County Public Schools.
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 routine to moderately complex administrative support, 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 ensure students’ physical and environmental safety and adherence to conduct and disciplinary controls.
- Assist teachers or supervisors with developing and implementing program curriculum and activities.
- Maintain and properly store equipment, supplies, and materials for the assigned program.
- Explain, demonstrate, and provide instruction to students; reinforce skills according to student needs or supervisor direction.
- Perform recruitment activities as applicable to the program, including outreach to employers, parents, community agencies, and students.
- Assess exceptional student skills and employability to identify job-placement potential, and assist with placement coordination and transition.
- Assist teachers or supervisors in checking and objectively evaluating student performance or progress; teach students individually and in groups according to instructional guidelines.
- Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with district administrators, school staff, students, parents, community agencies, and employers.
- Keep up to date on job-appropriate technology and attend district-supported training to maintain required technology skills.
- Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
- Perform related duties as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
