Paraeducator - ESE Student Support & Instruction

Polk County Public Schools; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Paraeducator - ESE Student Specific to support instructional activities for Exceptional Student Education students. The role includes clerical tasks, student supervision, behavior management, and classroom support throughout the day.

Responsibilities include attending meetings, testing, grading, attendance, and preparing instructional materials. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus college credit hours or ParaPro exam.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED; 60+ college credits or associate's degree or Para Pro exam required.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions, to speak and write coherently, to keep records and report clearly, and to work with staff and parents.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attendance and supervision of students during meals, programs, field trips, and bus loading.
• Clerical duties: grading papers, collecting forms, updating folders, testing, and filing.
• Prepare instructional materials, bulletin boards, and art projects; coordinate volunteer projects.
• Use technology to support instruction and tasks.

Skills

Written instructions

Oral instructions

Record keeping

Cooperation

Bilingual preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60+ college credits or Associate's degree

ParaPro exam (passing)

Job description

Polk County Public Schools in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Paraeducator - ESE Student Specific to support instructional activities for Exceptional Student Education students. The role includes clerical tasks, student supervision, behavior management, and classroom support throughout the day.

Responsibilities include attending meetings, testing, grading, attendance, and preparing instructional materials. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus college credit hours or ParaPro exam.