Education Paraprofessional: Supportive Classroom Aide

Orange County Public Schools; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools is seeking a paraprofessional to provide instructional and developmental support to students with special needs under direct supervision. You will assist teachers, help with daily living skills, and aid in classroom activities in an educational setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years working with school-age children, and completion of ESE training within 45 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by at least two years working with school-age children.
• Experience with exceptional needs children and demonstrated stress management skills.
• Ability to fulfill dexterity and physical requirements of the work.
• Successful completion of ESE Training within 45 days of hire.
• Willingness to complete additional HRS training.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, vocational and developmental assistance to mentally, physically, emotionally disabled, and other special needs students, as prescribed by the supervising teacher.
• Assist students as they arrive on buses and transfer them from wheelchairs to desks or mats as needed.
• Assist students with gross and fine motor activities and daily living skills as appropriate.
• Monitor, observe and chart student behavior; document changes and events.
• Reinforce classroom rules and support the learning environment.
• Assist in preparing lesson plans, behavior modification plans, and materials; input learning activities.
• Maintain accurate records of student activities and complete forms and reports.
• Supervise learning activities, circulate in classrooms, and provide learning support.
• May monitor hallways, lunchroom, restrooms and bus duty; escort students to activity areas.
• May assist in labs and translate lesson plans for better understanding.

Job description

Orange County Public Schools is seeking a paraprofessional to provide instructional and developmental support to students with special needs under direct supervision. You will assist teachers, help with daily living skills, and aid in classroom activities in an educational setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years working with school-age children, and completion of ESE training within 45 days.