Paraeducator: Student Support & Classroom Aid

Polk County Public Schools; Eloise (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Winter Haven, FL seeks a Para - Basic to assist teachers and support student wellbeing. The role provides classroom assistance, prepares instructional materials, and helps with reinforcement of instruction.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 60 college credits or an Associate degree, and may need ParaPro exam; bilingual skills are encouraged. This full-time, on-site position is based at John Snively Elementary.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED completed.
• Sixty or more college credit hours or an Associate's degree or higher.
• Passing score on the Para Pro exam is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with services for schools and care for students under supervision.
• Prepare instructional materials and reinforce instruction in classrooms.
• Perform clerical duties as needed to support the supervisor and teachers.
• Use technology to enhance instruction and coordinate with staff and parents.

Skills

Educating youth

Written and oral instructions

Coherent speaking and writing

Record keeping

Teamwork with staff and parents

Bilingual/biliterate preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

60+ college credits or Associate degree

Para Pro exam passing score

Job description

Polk County Public Schools in Winter Haven, FL seeks a Para - Basic to assist teachers and support student wellbeing. The role provides classroom assistance, prepares instructional materials, and helps with reinforcement of instruction.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 60 college credits or an Associate degree, and may need ParaPro exam; bilingual skills are encouraged. This full-time, on-site position is based at John Snively Elementary.