Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Student Specific

Polkschoolsfl; Davenport (FL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

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 Davenport, FL, seeks a Paraeducator for Exceptional Student Education, Student Specific. Duties include assisting with instructional program, clerical help, student supervision, behavior management, and supporting teachers throughout the school day.

Requires high school diploma or GED, 60 college credits or an Associate degree or ParaPro passing score; bilingual preferred. Responsibilities include supervising meals, field trips, testing, and preparing instructional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 60+ college credits or an Associate's degree or higher or a passing score on the Para Pro exam.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional program for ESE students.
• Provide clerical support and grade papers, collect forms, update folders.
• Supervise students during meals, field trips, and special programs.
• Assist with testing, attendance, and preparation of instructional materials.
• Coordinate volunteer projects and reinforce instruction as directed.

Skills

Clerical tasks

Student supervision

Behavior management

Instructional support

Testing assistance

Education

60 college credits or Associate's degree or higher

ParaPro exam passing score

Job description

Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Student Specific

Job Location: Davenport High

Job Location (Short): Davenport, FL, USA, 33837

Status: Open

Posting End Date:

Salary Grade: Paraeducator PA03

Position Title

Para - ESE Student Specific

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

10669

EEO5

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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

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