Paraeducator - Media I

Polk County Public Schools; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Auburndale, Florida seeks a Paraeducator - Media I to support Library Media Center operations, assist with instruction, and help students with learning activities. The role involves working under the Library Media Specialist, shelving materials, preparing instructional resources, and helping with technology-enabled learning.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 60+ college credits or an AA/AS, and a ParaPro exam passing score.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 60+ college credits or an AA/AS degree or higher.
• Passing score on the ParaPro exam.
• Sincere interest in educating and working with young people.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a Library Media Center under the direction of a Library Media Specialist.
• Supervise and reinforce instruction for students in various situations.
• Prepare instructional materials as needed by the Library Media Specialist.
• Assist with library duties such as circulation and shelving; provide classroom assistance as needed.
• Use technology to enhance instruction and support tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Written & verbal clarity

Bilingual preferred

Education

HS Diploma/GED

60+ credit hours

Para Pro exam pass

Job description

Polk County Public Schools Lena Vista Elem, Auburndale, FL, USA, 33823 - Auburndale, Florida Open in Google Maps

Paraeducator - Media I

Polk County Public Schools Lena Vista Elem, Auburndale, FL, USA, 33823 - Auburndale, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5931927

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 5:09 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title

Para, Media I TTI

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to perform specialized work in assisting with services for schools. Provides for the care and well-being of students. 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

Assist in a Library Media Center under the direction of a Library Media Specialist . Attend meetings and in-service training as necessary. Become acquainted with philosophies, policies, procedures, equipment, and the work site assigned. Perform clerical assistance when needed to assist the supervisor to which one is assigned. Supervise/and or reinforcement of instruction of students in various situations and programs will probably be required. Prepare instructional materials as needed by the Library Media Specialist. Assist with library duties, i.e. circulation, shelving. Provide classroom assistance when given a classroom or an extension of the classroom assignment. Use of technology to enhance instruction and aid in tasks assigned.

Must be able to perform physical tasks as set forth in the Physical Environment section of this document.

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. 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 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. Special abilities may be required for specialized paraprofessional positions. 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

3 - Para Union - E1 - Aide

Salary Grade

N/A

Pay Grade

PA02

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Local Code

0120

EEO5

48

Approval Date

12/12/2012

Date Last Revised

8/20/2019

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist

Contact Information

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

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