Paraeducator - Basic

Polkschoolsfl; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package: medical, dental

No-cost employee health clinics

Paid holidays and leave time

Flexible work options for some roles

Professional growth and development

Mentoring and support networks

Job summary

Polk County Schools in Winter Haven, Florida, seeks a paraeducator to support student learning under supervision. The role involves assisting teachers, preparing instructional materials, and helping with health and daily routines as needed.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED with 60+ college credits or an associate degree. Bilingual/biliterate applicants are preferred and a willingness to use technology to enhance instruction is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED is required.
• Sixty (60) or more college credit hours or an Associate's degree or higher is required.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction and supervision of students in various settings.
• Prepare instructional materials as needed for lessons.
• Provide clerical support to the supervising teacher and maintain records/reports.
• Utilize technology to enhance instruction and communication with students/parents.
• May involve health and hygiene care, home visitations, and coordination across sites as required.

Skills

Bilingual preferred

Record keeping

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

60+ college credits or AA degree

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Location (Short): Winter Haven, FL, USA, 33881

Status: Open

Posting End Date:

Salary Grade: Paraeducator PA01

Position Title

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.

No matter your role, you’ll be part of a supportive team dedicated to student success and employee well-being.

Looking for perks? We've got you covered.

• Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• No-cost employee health clinics
• Paid holidays and leave time
• Flexible work options for some roles
• Professional growth and development
• Access to mentoring and support networks

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Why work with Polk County Schools?

From IT to operations, everyone plays a role in student success.

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