Impactful Special Education Paraeducator

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

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools in Winter Park, FL is seeking a paraeducator to assist in the education, care, and development of students with severe disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher.

The role includes instructional and clerical tasks, data collection for progress monitoring, behavior support, and helping with daily living activities. Training and ESE requirements apply, with potential for growth and accommodations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by a minimum of two (2) years working with exceptional needs school age children in an educational environment.
• All new hires must successfully complete the ESE Training within 45 days of date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional, behavioral and developmental assistance to students with severe disabilities as directed by the supervising teacher or other certified professional.
• Applies positive behavioral supports and assists in teaching problem-solving skills to students as directed by the supervising teacher or other certified professional.
• Assists with behavior interventions including monitoring and charting behaviors specific to students with severe disabilities.
• Assists students with gross motor activities such as grasping, posture, walking and running as appropriate to development.
• Assists students with daily living skills such as dressing, eating, and personal hygiene as appropriate to development.
• Assists the teacher in developing lesson plans, behavior intervention plans, and accommodations for students with severe disabilities; prepares or assists in preparation of materials for instruction.

Education

High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience with exceptional needs students

Job description

Orange County Public Schools in Winter Park, FL is seeking a paraeducator to assist in the education, care, and development of students with severe disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher.

The role includes instructional and clerical tasks, data collection for progress monitoring, behavior support, and helping with daily living activities. Training and ESE requirements apply, with potential for growth and accommodations.