Para - PE

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

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Winter Haven, FL are seeking a Paraeducator (Para - PE) to support instructional staff and assist in classrooms. The role involves aiding with activities, preparing instructional materials, and helping with student care under supervision.

A high school diploma or GED is required, with 60 college credits or an associate degree preferred, and a Para Pro exam may be required. This full-time position involves collaboration with teachers, attendance at meetings, and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• 60+ college credits or an Associate's degree or higher, or a passing score on the Para Pro exam.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings as necessary and serve on committees.
• Assist with instruction and classroom activities.
• Prepare instructional materials as needed.
• Supervise and reinforce instruction for students under supervision.
• Perform clerical tasks to assist the supervisor and maintain records.

Skills

Communication skills

Record keeping

Professional conduct

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 college credits or an Associate's degree or higher

Para Pro exam or passing score

Job description

Para - PE

Polk County Public Schools Jewett SOTA, Winter Haven, FL, USA, 33881 - Winter Haven, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5922259

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 9:19 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title

Para - PE

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to perform specialized work in assisting with services for schools. Provides for the care and well-being of students. 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 inservice provided, and becoming acquainted with philosophies, policies, procedures, equipment, and the work site where assigned. Clerical assistance will be performed when needed to assist the supervisor to which one is assigned. Supervision and/or reinforcement of instruction of students in various situations and programs will probably be required. Preparation of instructional materials will be assigned as needed. Classroom assistance will be required when given a classroom or an extension of the classroom assignment. Technology will be used to enhance instruction and aid in tasks assigned. Specialized duties may require home visitations, health and hygiene care to students, interpretation of speech and/or languages, operation of adaptive equipment, and physical assistance to impaired students or adults. The need for personal transportation from one site to another may be a requirement.

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 young people. 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. Special abilities may be required for specialized paraprofessional positions. 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

PA02

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Local Code

10666

EEO5

47

Approval Date

11/13/2012

Date Last Revised

3/10/2015

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]