Exceptional Ed Paraprofessional - Student Support

Sarasota County Schools; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Park School in Florida is hiring Exceptional Student Education Paraprofessionals to support students with significant needs in a day program setting.

The role focuses on assisting instruction, implementing behavioral plans, and reinforcing therapies while collaborating with teachers, families, and staff to promote student growth. Training and ParaPro assessment or college credits are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet ParaPro assessment or college credit requirements within the designated timeframe.
• Must successfully complete required training.

Responsibilities

• Assisting students with instruction and progress toward individualized education plan goals
• Supporting personal care, feeding, mobility, positioning, and other activities of daily living
• Helping implement behavioral support and student safety plans
• Reinforcing skills taught by teachers and speech, physical, and occupational therapists
• Supporting vocational, developmental, and small-group learning activities
• Communicating and collaborating with teachers, families, and other staff members

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ParaPro certification or college credits

Job description

Oak Park School in Florida is hiring Exceptional Student Education Paraprofessionals to support students with significant needs in a day program setting.

The role focuses on assisting instruction, implementing behavioral plans, and reinforcing therapies while collaborating with teachers, families, and staff to promote student growth. Training and ParaPro assessment or college credits are required.