ESE Paraprofessional: Student Support & Care

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

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Job summary

Hillsborough County Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional 1, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) to assist staff in caring for enrolled students during the school day. Duties are performed under the teacher's direction and supervised by the principal, with performance evaluated through observations and records.

Selected paras will support transportation, personal care, classroom activities, and safety procedures, working within a Transformation Network School.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the daily schedule and assignments.
• Assists the teacher with transported students on/off the bus.
• Assists students with personal hygiene needs as directed.
• Lifts/carries/positions students in classroom, therapy, and other areas.
• Prepares meals and feeds students as needed as directed by the teacher.
• Assists students with first aid, as needed.
• Performs duties related to medical equipment and procedures as trained.
• Provides care, well-being and supervision of students with disabilities under the teacher's direction.
• Positions students in and out of wheelchairs and other medical equipment as trained.
• Reports student information to teachers.
• Participates in in-service and professional development activities.
• Establishes and maintains professional communication among students, staff and parents under the teacher's direction.
• Assists with classroom management system implementation under the teacher's direction.
• Assists with sign language or augmented communication needs under the teacher's direction.
• Implements instructional activities under the teacher's direction.
• Performs light custodial duties relating to safety and hygiene.
• Assists with community-based instruction and training, on and off campus.
• Supervises student behavior using positive behavior supports in various settings.
• Participates in parent involvement activities as directed by the teacher.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Job description

Hillsborough County Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional 1, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) to assist staff in caring for enrolled students during the school day. Duties are performed under the teacher's direction and supervised by the principal, with performance evaluated through observations and records.

Selected paras will support transportation, personal care, classroom activities, and safety procedures, working within a Transformation Network School.