Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Basic

Polk County Public Schools; Cypress Gardens (FL); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Polk County Public Schools – Chain of Lakes Elem is seeking a paraeducator to support Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students within the classroom and throughout the school day. Under supervision, you will assist with instruction, supervision, and various support tasks to help students succeed.

Responsibilities include clerical duties, preparing instructional materials, supervising during meals and field trips, and coordinating with teachers and staff to reinforce learning and behavior

Formación

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 60+ college credits or an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution, or a passing Para Pro exam.
• Ability to follow instructions, keep records, and communicate professionally.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with instructional program for ESE students under supervision.
• Provide clerical support such as grading, attendance, and materials preparation.
• Supervise students during meals, field trips, and activities; support with testing and transportation duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Educating and working with exceptional

Written and oral comprehension

Record-keeping and reporting

Bilingual/biliterate preferred

Educación

High school diploma or GED

60 college credits or Associate's degree or higher

Para Pro exam passing score

Descripción del empleo

Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Basic

Polk County Public Schools Chain of Lakes Elem K-5, Winter Haven, FL, USA, 33884 - Cypress Gardens, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Description

This position exists to assist with the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students' instructional program. Provides assistance with clerical duties, student supervision, behavior management, and related educational support throughout the school day. 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.

Professional duties will involve attending meetings as necessary, serving on various committees, attending appropriate inservice provided, and becoming acquainted with philosophies, policies, procedures, equipment, and the work site where assigned. Clerical assistance will consist of grading papers, collecting forms, updating folders, assisting with testing, taking attendance, copying, collecting homework, ordering supplies, filing, keeping medication records, etc. Supervision of students during meal time, during special programs/classes, staffings, fieldtrips, loading and unloading of buses, yard duty, etc. Reinforcement of instruction to individuals and small groups in various situations and programs, tutoring, assisting with physical therapy, etc. Preparation of instructional materials, bulletin boards, art projects, etc. Classroom assistance will be required in preparing projects, supervising students, field trips, reinforcement of discipline, coordinate volunteer projects, Technology will be used to enhance instruction and aid in tasks assigned.

Essential Functions of this Job

Professional duties will involve attending meetings as necessary, serving on various committees, attending appropriate inservice provided, and becoming acquainted with philosophies, policies, procedures, equipment, and the work site where assigned. Clerical assistance will consist of grading papers, collecting forms, updating folders, assisting with testing, taking attendance, copying, collecting homework, ordering supplies, filing, keeping medication records, etc. Supervision of students during meal time, during special programs/classes, staffings, fieldtrips, loading and unloading of buses, yard duty, etc. Reinforcement of instruction to individuals and small groups in various situations and programs, tutoring, assisting with physical therapy, etc. Preparation of instructional materials, bulletin boards, art projects, etc. Classroom assistance will be required in preparing projects, supervising students, field trips, reinforcement of discipline, coordinate volunteer projects, Technology will be used to enhance instruction and aid in tasks assigned.

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 exceptional children. 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. 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

3 - Para Union - E1 - Aide

Salary Grade

N/A

Pay Grade

PA02

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Local Code

1218

EEO5

47

Date Approved

11/13/2012

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]