Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Self Cont (IDEA)

Polk County Public Schools

Florida

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USD 17,000 - 22,000

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Polk County Public Schools in Auburndale, FL seeks a Paraeducator - ESE Self Cont (IDEA) to support the instructional program for Exceptional Student Education students. The role includes clerical duties, student supervision, behavior management, and instructional support throughout the school day under supervision of teachers.

Responsibilities cover meetings, committees, testing assistance, attendance, filing, preparing materials, supervising field trips and meals, coordinating volunteers, and

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.
  • Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with ESE students' instructional program and with clerical duties throughout the school day.
  • Supervise students during meals, field trips, and activities; reinforce instruction and coordinate volunteer projects.
  • Prepare instructional materials and bulletin boards; assist with testing, attendance, and record keeping; use technology to aid instruction.

Education

High school diploma or GED
60 college credits / Associate's degree
Para Pro exam passing score

Job description

Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Self Cont (IDEA)

Polk County Public Schools Clarence Boswell Elem K-5, Auburndale, FL, USA, 33823 - Auburndale, 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.

N/A

PA04

Non-Exempt

10745

47

11/13/2012

3/10/2015

Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Self Cont (IDEA)
Polk County Public Schools Clarence Boswell Elem K-5, Auburndale, FL, USA, 33823 - Auburndale, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details
Job ID: 5975948
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description
Position Title

Para - ESE Self Cont (IDEA)

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

3 - Para Union - E1 - Aide

Salary Grade

N/A

Pay Grade

PA04

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Local Code

10745

EEO5

47

Approval Date

11/13/2012

Date Last Revised

3/10/2015

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements
Contact Information
  • Polk County Public Schools
  • 1907 South Floral Ave.
  • Bartow, Florida 33830
  • Phone: 863-534-0781
  • Email: jobs@polk-fl.net
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