Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Basic

Polk County Public Schools; Poinciana (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools – Laurel Elementary in Poinciana, FL seeks a Paraeducator to support Exceptional Student Education. Responsibilities include assisting with the instructional program, clerical tasks, student supervision, behavior management, and tutoring as needed, with preparation of instructional materials.

The role involves helping with testing, attendance, field trips, and coordination of volunteers, using technology to enhance instruction, and maintaining professional conduct with

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist ESE students' instructional program.
• Provide clerical support and collect forms, update folders, assist with testing, attendance, and filing.
• Supervise students during meals, field trips, and other activities; reinforce instruction and tutor as needed.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom displays; coordinate volunteer projects and use technology to aid instruction.

Skills

Clerical tasks

Instructional support

Behavior management

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

60+ college credits or Associate's degree

Para Pro exam

Job description

Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Basic

Polk County Public Schools Laurel Elementary, Poinciana, FL, USA, 34759 - Poinciana, 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 (cont.)

Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Job Details

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Pay Grade: PA02

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Local Code: 1218

EEO5: 47

Approval Date: 11/13/2012

Date Last Revised: 3/10/2015

Contact Information

• Polk County Public Schools
• 1907 South Floral Ave.
• Bartow, Florida 33830
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]