Paraeducator - LPN

Polk County Public Schools; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools Griffin Elem in Lakeland, FL seeks a Paraeducator - LPN to support health services for students. The LPN role involves working under school administration, maintaining health records, and assisting with health-related activities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with LPN certification and a demonstrated interest in educating youth. This is a full-time, on-site role at Griffin Elementary with potential responsibilities during field trips and classroom

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and maintain LPN certification.
• Interest in educating and working with young people.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions and report clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with health-related services for students under supervision.
• Maintain school health records and related health reports.
• Provide supervisory assistance for students receiving health services.
• Assist teachers with health-related curriculum and materials.

Skills

LPN certification

Bilingual/biliterate (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Polk County Public Schools Griffin Elem, Lakeland, FL, USA, 33810 - Lakeland, Florida Open in Google Maps

Paraeducator - LPN

Polk County Public Schools Griffin Elem, Lakeland, FL, USA, 33810 - Lakeland, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5922245
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 9:19 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title

Para - LPN

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to provide services as LPN for individual schools. Specialized work in assisting with services for schools. Duties are performed under the general supervision of school administrators. Performance is evaluated through observation of work, and/or periodic conferences, critiques, records and reports.

Essential Functions of this Job

Professional duties will involve assisting with staffings, when required, and school committee assignments. Clerical assistance will consist of maintaining school health records and other related health reports. Supervision duties will include providing supervisory assistance for students receiving health related services. Reinforcement of instruction will be given for students and teachers regarding the health services and activities. Preparation of instructional materials will include assisting teachers to provide for the health related curriculum. Classroom assistance may be required for field trips, projects, and assisting students and teachers with health related needs. Technology will be used for medically related equipment. Specialized duties will necessitate being available to provide appropriate medical services and handle health related emergency situations.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Position requires graduation from high school or completion of GED. Maintain LPN certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification. Sincerely interested in educating and working with young people. 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 more than 20 pounds, with help as necessary.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

3 - Para Union - E1 - Aide

Salary Grade

N/A

Pay Grade

PA10

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Local Code

9003

EEO5

50

Approval Date

11/13/2012

Date Last Revised

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Polk County Public Schools
• 1907 South Floral Ave.
• Bartow, Florida 33830
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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