Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Self Contained

Polkschoolsfl

Winter Haven (FL)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 32,000

Full time

3 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 for some roles

Professional growth and development

Mentoring and support networks

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Winter Haven, FL, seeks a Paraeducator for an Exceptional Student Education Self Contained program to support a specific student throughout the school day. You will assist with clerical duties, supervise students, help with behavior management, and collaborate with teachers to implement instructional activities and ensure a safe, enriching learning environment.

The role involves attending meetings, following school policies, and contributing to student success under

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED, 60 credits or an associate's degree or higher, or passing score on the Para Pro exam.
Ability to understand written and oral instructions, speak and write clearly, keep records and prepare simple reports, and work cooperatively with school staff and parents.
Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the instructional/developmental program for an ESE student.
Provide clerical support, supervise students, manage behavior, and assist with related educational tasks.
Assist teachers with materials prep, record-keeping, and student assessments.

Skills

Bilingual/Biliterate

Education

High School Diploma / GED + 60 credits or an Associate's degree or higher

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Job Description Job Alerts Link Job Title: Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Self Contained Job Location: Elbert Elem. Job Location (Short): Winter Haven, FL, USA, 33881
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.

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