Program Asst,Basic,C

Orange County Public Schools•Apopka, FL

20h

About The Position

Under direction, the Program Assistant provides staff support in an assigned school program and performs paraprofessional work 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 role supports the assigned program through student behavior monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting, instruction and assistance, communication with parents and staff, and enforcement of conduct codes. Incumbents work with students individually and in groups as directed by their supervisor, and perform related work as assigned. The position includes routine to moderately complex administrative support, maintaining program materials and equipment, helping develop and implement curriculum, and assessing and reinforcing student skills and progress. Duties vary according to the functional program assignment. The role requires keeping job-related information accurate and timely, maintaining relevant technology skills, and attending district-supported training as needed.

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 and the 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 administrative support duties applicable to the program, 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 promote student safety and adherence to appropriate conduct and disciplinary controls.
Assist teachers or supervisors with developing and implementing program curriculum.
Maintain and properly store program equipment, supplies, and materials.
Explain, demonstrate, and teach program content to students; reinforce skills according to student needs or supervisor direction.
Conduct recruitment activities as applicable to the program, including engaging potential employers, parents, community agencies, and students.
Assess exceptional student skills and employability for job-placement potential, and assist with placement coordination and transition.
Assist teachers or supervisors in checking and objectively evaluating student performance or progress; teach individually and in groups according to instructional guidelines.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with district administrators, school staff, students, parents, community agencies, and employers.
Keep current on job-appropriate technology used by OCPS and attend district-supported training to maintain required skills.
Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
Perform related duties as directed.