Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Self Contained

Polk County Public Schools

Davenport (FL)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 38,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Davenport, Florida is seeking a Paraeducator for an Exceptional Student Education Self Contained program. This role supports an ESE student’s instructional and developmental plan and assists with clerical duties, supervision, and behavior management.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with additional college credits or an Associate’s degree; bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; 60+ college credits, an Associate's degree, or higher, or Para Pro exam may be required.
Sincere interest in educating exceptional children and ability to work with school personnel and parents.

Responsibilities

Assist with instructional support and supervision of students throughout the school day.
Support teachers by preparing materials, assisting with assessments, and maintaining student records.
Assist with behavior management and daily living skills as directed by teachers.
Support with meal-time supervision, field trips, and special programs.

Skills

Bilingual/biliterate (preferred)

Instructional support

Record keeping

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

60+ college credits or Associate's degree or higher / Para Pro exam

Job description

Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Self Contained

Polk County Public Schools Horizon Elementary, Davenport, FL, USA, 33837 - Davenport, Florida Open in Google Maps

Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Self Contained

Polk County Public Schools Horizon Elementary, Davenport, FL, USA, 33837 - Davenport, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5922253
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 9:19 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title

Para - ESE Self Cont

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to assist with a specific Exceptional Student Education (ESE) student's instructional/developmental 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, attending appropriate inservice provided, and becoming acquainted with philosophies, policies, procedures, equipment, and the work site where assigned. Assists assigned teacher(s) by maintaining student records, preparing and distributing teaching materials, and grading student assignments. Supervision of student during meal time, during special programs/classes, staffings, fieldtrips, loading and unloading of buses, playground duty. May require changing, diapering, and/or feeding of student, with appropriate training. May require performance of non-invasive medical procedures with appropriate training. Reinforcement of instruction to individuals and small groups in various situations and programs, and tutoring, under teacher direction/supervision. Ensures classroom environment and other areas of instruction are designed for the oveall safety, care, and enrichment of the children enrolled. May require behavioral monitoring and/or assisting with Crisis Prevention Intervention team. Classroom assistance will be required in preparing projects, supervising students, field trips, reinforcement of discipline, and assistance with daily living skills. 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 and sixty (60) or more credit hours or an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited school or a passing score on the Para Pro exam.

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. May require pushing/pulling, lifting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and running. May require lifting, moving positioning and assisting students who are needy and have physical limitations. 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 and may require assistance with student assistive technology devices with appropriate training. 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 as well as outdoors. Requires sitting and standing for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects frequently weighing up to 40 pounds, and infrequently weighing 100 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

10676

EEO5

Approval Date