Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Pre-K

Polk County Public Schools

Lake Wales (FL)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Lake Wales, Florida, seeks a Paraeducator for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Pre-K to assist with the instructional program and supervision throughout the school day.

You will perform clerical tasks, help with testing and attendance, reinforce instruction in small groups, and support with behavior management, field trips, and classroom projects under supervision.

Qualifications

Requires high school completion or GED
60+ college credits or an associate degree or higher or Para Pro exam passed
Able to understand instructions, keep records and report findings clearly

Responsibilities

Assist with ESE Pre-K instructional program.
Supervise students and support during meals, field trips and special programs.
Perform clerical duties: grading, attendance, forms, testing and filing.
Assist with preparing instructional materials and coordinate volunteer projects

Skills

Bilingual/biliterate preferred

Record keeping

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 college credits/Associate degree or higher

Job description

Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Pre-K

Polk County Public Schools Spook Hill Elem, Lake Wales, FL, USA, 33853 - Lake Wales, Florida Open in Google Maps

Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Pre-K

Polk County Public Schools Spook Hill Elem, Lake Wales, FL, USA, 33853 - Lake Wales, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5948113
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 02, 2026 5:08 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title

Para - ESE Pre-K

Custom Job Purpose

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.

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.

Essential Functions of this Job (cont.)

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

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

Approval Date