ESE Paraprofessional: Classroom Support & Student Care

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough County Public Schools – Westchase Elementary in Tampa, FL seeks a Paraprofessional 2, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) to assist teachers and support students with disabilities during the school day.

Under supervision of the teacher and principal, you will implement instructional programs, prepare materials, supervise in the classroom and during activities, and help students with communication needs, behavior support, and community-based activities.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the daily schedule and assignments.
• Assists teacher in implementing the instructional programs of the district.
• Prepares and organizes instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Participates in inservice and professional development activities.
• Follows teachers lesson plans and provides supervision in the absence of the teacher.
• Provides for the care, well-being, and supervision of students with disabilities as directed by the teacher.
• Establishes and maintains positive, professional communication among students, staff, and parents, as applicable, per the direction of the instructor as directed by the teacher.
• Assists with the duties of Paraprofessional I as directed by the teacher.
• Assists with the implementation of the classroom management system as directed by the teacher.
• Assists with the implementation and use of sign language or augmented communication systems related to the student's communication needs as directed by the teacher.
• Implements instructional activities such as reading out loud, small group subject lessons, art activities, music activities, cooking, etc. as directed by the teacher.
• Performs light custodial duties that relate to the safety and hygiene in the classroom and other environments accessed by the student as directed by the teacher.
• Assists students with community-based instruction and training, both on and off campus as directed by the teacher.
• Supervises student behavior using positive behavior supports and interventions in the classroom, lunchroom, on school grounds, and at off-campus activities as directed by the teacher.
• Participates in parent involvement activities that may include conferences as directed by the teacher.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.
• Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Job description

Hillsborough County Public Schools – Westchase Elementary in Tampa, FL seeks a Paraprofessional 2, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) to assist teachers and support students with disabilities during the school day.

Under supervision of the teacher and principal, you will implement instructional programs, prepare materials, supervise in the classroom and during activities, and help students with communication needs, behavior support, and community-based activities.