Paraeducator: Student Support & Instruction Aide

Polk County Public Schools; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Bartow, Florida, seeks a Paraeducator - Basic to support teachers and contribute to student well-being in a 6-12 setting. The full-time role involves classroom assistance, reinforcement of instruction, and preparation of instructional materials as needed.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited high school or GED, 60+ college credits or an Associate's degree or higher, or a passing Para Pro exam; bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• 60 college credits or an Associate's degree or higher, or a passing Para Pro exam.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and participate on committees as needed.
• Provide classroom assistance and reinforce instruction.
• Prepare instructional materials and support classroom activities.
• Use technology to enhance instruction and assist tasks.
• May involve home visitations, health and hygiene care to students, and coordination of transfers between sites.

Skills

Classroom assistance

Bilingual/biliterate preferred

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

60 college credits / Associate's degree or higher

Para Pro exam (passing score)

Job description

Polk County Public Schools in Bartow, Florida, seeks a Paraeducator - Basic to support teachers and contribute to student well-being in a 6-12 setting. The full-time role involves classroom assistance, reinforcement of instruction, and preparation of instructional materials as needed.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited high school or GED, 60+ college credits or an Associate's degree or higher, or a passing Para Pro exam; bilingual/biliterate preferred.