Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Self Contained

Polkschoolsfl

Highland City (FL)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 25,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package: medical, dental

No-cost employee health clinics

Paid holidays and leave time

Flexible work options

Professional growth and development

Mentoring and support networks

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Highland City, FL is seeking a Paraeducator for an Exceptional Student Education Self Contained program. You will assist with instructional support, manage behavior, and help with clerical tasks under teacher supervision.

The role involves supervising students, assisting with meals and activities, and adapting materials. Training provided; bilingual abilities encouraged. This is a full-time on-site position with a focus on student success and safety.

Qualifications

Bilingual preferred (second language beneficial).
Ability to understand written and oral instructions; communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

Assist assigned teacher with student records, materials, and grading.
Supervise students during meals, activities, field trips, and bus loading/unloading.
May assist with diapering or feeding with appropriate training.
May perform non-invasive medical procedures with training.
Reinforce instruction with individuals/small groups and tutor under supervision.
Ensure safe, supportive classroom environment; monitor behavior as needed.
Support with Crisis Prevention Intervention when required.
Assist with projects, supervision, and daily living skills; support use of technology.

Skills

Bilingual preferred

Instruction comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

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Job Title: Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Self Contained Job Location: Highland City Elem. Job Location (Short): Highland City, FL, USA, 33846
Status: Open Posting End Date: Salary Grade: Paraeducator PA03

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

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Approval Date