ESE Self-Contained Paraeducator — Classroom Support

Polk County Public Schools; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools seeks a Paraeducator for the Exceptional Student Education Self Contained program at Elbert Elementary in Winter Haven, FL. The role supports an ESE student’s instructional/developmental plan and assists with clerical duties, supervision, and behavior management throughout the school day.

Responsibilities include preparing teaching materials, maintaining student records, tutoring when directed, and assisting with meals and field trips.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of GED and sixty (60) or more credit hours or an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited school or a passing score on the Para Pro exam.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional activities and supervision of students throughout the day.
• Support teacher by maintaining records, preparing materials, and grading assignments.
• Assist with meals, field trips, and bus loading/unloading as needed.
• Provide care and basic needs support under supervision.

Skills

Student supervision

Behavior management

Clerical duties

Materials prep

Education

High school diploma or GED

60+ college credits

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Polk County Public Schools seeks a Paraeducator for the Exceptional Student Education Self Contained program at Elbert Elementary in Winter Haven, FL. The role supports an ESE student’s instructional/developmental plan and assists with clerical duties, supervision, and behavior management throughout the school day.

Responsibilities include preparing teaching materials, maintaining student records, tutoring when directed, and assisting with meals and field trips.