Paraeducator - ESOL

Polk County Public Schools; Eagle Lake (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools Pinewood Elem in Eagle Lake, FL, seeks a Paraeducator - ESOL to support classroom instruction and language development for students. The role involves assisting teachers, communicating with families, and reinforcing vocabulary and lessons under guidance.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual/biliterate, have a high school diploma and 60+ college credits or an Associate's degree, or have passed the ParaPro exam.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school and sixty (60) or more credit hours or an Associate's degree from an accredited college, or a passing score on the Para Pro exam required.
• Bilingual/biliterate required.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions, to speak and write coherently, to keep records and make simple reports.

Responsibilities

• Provides native language instructional assistance in basic subject areas under the teacher's direction.
• Functions as a liaison between the school, teacher, students and parents.
• Assists in communication between school personnel and parents.
• Provides instructional support for vocabulary learning and regular lesson reinforcement under the teacher's direction.
• Assists in gathering student materials for required screenings and assessments.
• Participates in program inservice activities.

Skills

Bilingual/biliterate

Written and oral instructions

Record keeping

Cooperation and professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

60+ college credit hours

Associate's degree

ParaPro exam passing

Job description

Polk County Public Schools Pinewood Elem, Eagle Lake, FL, USA, 33839 - Eagle Lake, Florida Open in Google Maps

Paraeducator - ESOL

Polk County Public Schools Pinewood Elem, Eagle Lake, FL, USA, 33839 - Eagle Lake, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5922330
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 9:19 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Title

Para - ESOL

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

Provides native language instructional assistance in basic subject areas under the teacher's direction. Functions as a liaison between the school, teacher, students and parents. Assists in communication between school personnel and parents. Provides instructional support for vocabulary learning and regular lesson reinforcement under the teacher's direction. Assists in gathering student materials for required screenings and assessments. Participates in program inservice activities.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school and sixty (60) or more credit hours or an Associate's degree from an accredited college, 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 required.

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

0111

EEO5

47

Approval Date

11/13/2012

Date Last Revised

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]