Paraeducator - Basic

Polk County Public Schools

Florida

On-site

USD 24,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Polk County Public Schools Auburndale Sr High in Auburndale, Florida is seeking a Paraeducator - Basic to support classroom teachers and assist with student care and well-being. The position involves assisting with instruction, preparing instructional materials, and helping students in various programs under supervision.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, with 60 college credits or an associate degree or higher, or a passing ParaPro exam. Bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
60 college credits or an Associate's degree or higher or Para Pro exam passed.

Responsibilities

Assist classroom teachers and support student care and well-being.
Prepare instructional materials and help with instructional activities.
Provide clerical support and supervise students as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED; 60 college credits or an associate's degree or higher; Para Pro exam passed

Job description

Polk County Public Schools Auburndale Sr High, Auburndale, FL, USA, 33823 - Auburndale, Florida Open in Google Maps

Paraeducator - Basic

Polk County Public Schools Auburndale Sr High, Auburndale, FL, USA, 33823 - Auburndale, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5936785

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 5:10 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.

Essential Functions of this Job (cont.)

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

EEO5

Approval Date