Para - ESE Student Specific

Polk County Public Schools; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools Sleepy Hill Elementary in Lakeland, Florida is seeking a Para - ESE Student Specific paraeducator to support the instructional program for exceptional students. The role involves clerical duties, student supervision, behavior management, and related educational support throughout the school day, under supervision of teachers.

Responsibilities include assisting with testing, attendance, materials preparation, and coordinating with staff during meals, field trips, and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of GED.
• Sixty (60) or more college credit hours or an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited school or a passing score on the Para Pro exam required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grading papers, collecting forms, updating folders, and testing.
• Supervise students during meals, field trips, and classroom activities.
• Coordinate with teachers and staff to support instruction and behavior management.
• Prepare instructional materials and assist with routine clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Student supervision

Clerical duties

Bilingual preferred

Education

HS diploma or GED

60 college credits / Associate degree

Para Pro exam or higher

Job description

Polk County Public Schools Sleepy Hill Elem, Lakeland, FL, USA, 33810 - Lakeland, Florida Open in Google Maps

Para - ESE Student Specific

Polk County Public Schools Sleepy Hill Elem, Lakeland, FL, USA, 33810 - Lakeland, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5922371
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 9:19 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Title

Para - ESE Student Specific

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to assist with the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students' instructional program. Provides assistance with clerical duties, student supervision, behavior management, and related educational support throughout the school day. Duties are performed under the general supervision of supervisors/teachers. Performance is evaluated through observation of work, and/or periodic conferences, critiques, records and reports.

Essential Functions of this Job

Professional duties will involve attending meetings as necessary, serving on various committees, attending appropriate inservice provided, and becoming acquainted with philosophies, policies, procedures, equipment, and the work site where assigned. Clerical assistance will consist of grading papers, collecting forms, updating folders, assisting with testing, taking attendance, copying, collecting homework, ordering supplies, filing, keeping medication records, etc. Supervision of students during meal time, during special programs/classes, staffings, fieldtrips, loading and unloading of buses, yard duty, etc. Reinforcement of instruction to individuals and small groups in various situations and programs, tutoring, assisting with physical therapy, etc. Preparation of instructional materials, bulletin boards, art projects, etc. Classroom assistance will be required in preparing projects, supervising students, field trips, reinforcement of discipline, coordinate volunteer projects, Technology will be used to enhance instruction and aid in tasks assigned.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of GED. Sixty (60) or more college credit hours or an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited school or a passing score on the Para Pro exam required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Sincerely interested in educating and working with exceptional children. Ability to understand written and oral instructions, to speak and write coherently, to keep records and make simple reports, and to work cooperatively and act professionally with other school personnel and parents. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Work Context

Requires sitting and some standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires work with students, parents, internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Physical Environment

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects frequently weighing up to 20 pounds, and infrequently weighing 40 pounds or more, with help as necessary.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

Paraeducator Union

Salary Grade

N/A

Pay Grade

PA03

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Local Code

10669

EEO5

47

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Polk County Public Schools
• 1907 South Floral Ave.
• Bartow, Florida 33830
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]