Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Pre-K

Polk County Public Schools; Eagle Lake (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Eagle Lake, FL is seeking a Paraeducator to support ESE Pre-K students. You will assist with instructional activities, supervise students, and help with clerical tasks and materials preparation throughout the school day.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, family communication, and adherence to school policies. Prioritizes a safe, inclusive learning environment for young learners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 60 college credits or an Associate's degree or higher, or a ParaPro exam passing score.
• Bilingual ability is preferred to support diverse learners.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions, keep simple records, and work cooperatively with staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ESE instructional program and classroom activities.
• Supervise students during meals, field trips, and special programs, and support behavior management.
• Prepare instructional materials, bulletin boards, and art projects; help with testing and attendance.
• Provide clerical support: grading papers, updating folders, and organizing supplies.

Skills

Education support

Communication

Cooperation

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma / GED + 60 college credits or an Associate's degree or higher + ParaPro exam

Job description

Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Pre-K

Polk County Public Schools Pinewood Elem, Eagle Lake, FL, USA, 33839 - Eagle Lake, 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.

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

Paraeducator Union

Salary Grade

N/A

Pay Grade

PA03

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Local Code

10695

EEO5

47

Approval Date

11/13/2012

Date Last Revised

3/10/2015

Position Type

Full-time

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

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