Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Learning Center
Polkschoolsfl
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Polk County Public Schools seeks a Paraeducator to support Exceptional Student Education at the Jean O'Dell Learning Center in Bartow, Florida. You will assist teachers, support student well-being, and help implement instructional plans in a structured classroom setting.
The position requires high school completion (GED) or equivalent, and may involve coordination with families and participation in meetings. A ParaPro exam or college credits are valued.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited high school or GED completion.
- 60+ college credit hours or an Associate's degree or higher, or ParaPro exam.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with students, parents and staff.
Responsibilities
- Provide care and well-being support for students and assist with instruction.
- Attend meetings, serve on committees, and prepare instructional materials.
- Perform clerical tasks and coordinate with supervisors/teachers as needed.
- May involve home visitations and health-related assistance when required.
Skills
Education
Job description
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Status: Open Posting End Date: Salary Grade: Paraeducator PA09
Para - ESE Learning Ctr
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Paraeducator Union
N/A
PA09
Non-Exempt
10725
47
11/13/2012
3/10/2015
No matter your role, you’ll be part of a supportive team dedicated to student success and employee well-being.
Perks include:
- 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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