ESE Paraprofessional: Inspire Students Daily

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, FL, is seeking a Paraprofessional 2 in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) to support students with disabilities under the direction of a teacher and the principal. The role involves assisting with instructional programs, preparing materials, and supervising students during the school day.

The position is full-time for the 2026-2027 school year with duties aligned to the district's expectations.

Qualifications

• Assists teacher in implementing the instructional programs.
• Prepares and organizes instructional materials.
• Provides for the care, well-being, and supervision of students with disabilities.
• Follows lesson plans and provides supervision in the teacher's absence.
• Maintains professional communication among students, staff, and parents.
• Participates in inservice and professional development 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.

Job description

Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, FL, is seeking a Paraprofessional 2 in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) to support students with disabilities under the direction of a teacher and the principal. The role involves assisting with instructional programs, preparing materials, and supervising students during the school day.

The position is full-time for the 2026-2027 school year with duties aligned to the district's expectations.