PROGRAM ASST,BASIC,C

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Under direction, the Program Assistant provides staff support in an assigned school program, performing paraprofessional work to assist 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. Work with students is performed individually and in groups as directed by the assigned supervisor. Duties 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.
At least 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 starting employment with Orange County Public Schools. A passing 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 routine to moderately complex 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 ensure adherence to conduct and disciplinary requirements.
Assist teachers or supervisors with developing and implementing program curriculum and activities.
Maintain and properly store program equipment, supplies, and materials.
Explain, demonstrate, and provide instruction to students, reinforcing skills according to individual needs or supervisor direction.
Perform recruitment activities relevant to the program, including outreach to potential employers, parents, community agencies, and students.
Assess exceptional student skills and employability for job placement potential; 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.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with district administrators, school staff, students, parents, community agencies, and community employers, as applicable.
Keep current with technology used by OCPS as relevant to the job and attend district-supported training to maintain required skills.
Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
Perform related duties as directed.