Paraeducator - Basic

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

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Bartow, Florida, seeks a Paraeducator - Basic to support teachers and contribute to student well-being in a 6-12 setting. The full-time role involves classroom assistance, reinforcement of instruction, and preparation of instructional materials as needed.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited high school or GED, 60+ college credits or an Associate's degree or higher, or a passing Para Pro exam; bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and participate on committees as needed.
• Provide classroom assistance and reinforce instruction.
• Prepare instructional materials and support classroom activities.
• Use technology to enhance instruction and assist tasks.
• May involve home visitations, health and hygiene care to students, and coordination of transfers between sites.

Skills

Classroom assistance

Bilingual/biliterate preferred

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

60 college credits / Associate's degree or higher

Para Pro exam (passing score)

Job description

Polk County Public Schools Gause Aca. of Leadership 6-12, Bartow, FL, USA, 33830 - Bartow, Florida Open in Google Maps

Paraeducator - Basic

Polk County Public Schools Gause Aca. of Leadership 6-12, Bartow, FL, USA, 33830 - Bartow, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5928724
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 16, 2026 5:09 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title

Para - Basic

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

PA01

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Local Code

0121

Approval Date

10/13/2012

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]