Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Pre-K

Polkschoolsfl; Lake Wales, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package: medical, dental

Paid holidays and leave time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Lake Wales, FL, seeks a Paraeducator for Exceptional Student Education Pre-K to support ESE students and classroom operations.

The role involves clerical tasks, student supervision, and behavior management under teacher supervision. You will prepare instructional materials, supervise meals and field trips, and assist with testing and attendance.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of GED.
• 60+ college credit hours or an Associate's degree or higher.
• Passing score on the Para Pro exam.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clerical duties, student supervision, behavior management, and related educational support.
• Supervise students during meals, field trips, and activities, and assist with testing and attendance.
• Prepare instructional materials and coordinate volunteer projects; use classroom technology to aid instruction.

Skills

Bilingual

Record keeping

Communication skills

Education

60+ college credit hours

Associate's degree or higher

Para Pro exam

Job description

Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Pre-K

Job Title: Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Pre-K

Job Location: Spook Hill Elem.

Job Location (Short): Lake Wales, FL, USA, 33853

Status: Open

Posting End Date:

Salary Grade: Paraeducator PA03

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.

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

47

Approval Date

11/13/2012

Date Last Revised

3/10/2015

Join a team that cares.

No matter your role, you'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to student success and employee well-being.

Looking for perks? We've got you covered.

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

Why work with Polk County Schools?

From IT to operations, everyone plays a role in student success.

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