Intensive Needs ESE Paraeducator

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

Job summary

Orange County School District is seeking a dedicated aide to support students with severe disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher. You will aid with instructional activities, classroom routines, and safety during the school day.

This role emphasizes implementing behavior strategies, assisting with grooming, mobility, and daily living tasks, and helping collect data for progress reports and IEP development.

Qualifications

• Data Utilization: evaluate and assess information.
• Human Interaction: assist in delivering specialized care plans.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools: operate assistive devices.
• Verbal Aptitude: ability to communicate effectively.
• Mathematical Aptitude: basic arithmetic for progress data.
• Functional Reasoning: apply motivational techniques and problem solving.
• Situational Reasoning: judgment in complex scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral and developmental support to students with severe disabilities as directed by supervising staff.
• Assist with behavior interventions and monitor progress and data collection.
• Escort and provide one-on-one assistance during meals, transitions, and activities.
• Support implementation of learning activities and accommodations in lesson plans.
• Assist in data collection and reporting for progress monitoring and IEP development.
• Maintain safety and supervise during school routines and bus/arrival activities.

Skills

Data Utilization

Human Interaction

Equipment Utilization

Verbal Aptitude

Mathematical Aptitude

Functional Reasoning

Situational Reasoning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Orange County School District is seeking a dedicated aide to support students with severe disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher. You will aid with instructional activities, classroom routines, and safety during the school day.

This role emphasizes implementing behavior strategies, assisting with grooming, mobility, and daily living tasks, and helping collect data for progress reports and IEP development.