Paraeducator - Title I Elementary

Polk County Public Schools; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools Sleepy Hill Elem in Lakeland, FL, seeks a paraeducator to support teachers and students. Responsibilities include aiding instruction, preparing materials, and assisting with classroom activities under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 60+ college credits or an Associate's degree, and bilingual/biliterate ability is preferred to support diverse learners. The position is full-time and on-site at Sleepy Hill Elementary.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED completed.
• 60+ college credits or an Associate's degree or higher or passing Para Pro exam required.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions and work with school personnel.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and participate in committees as needed.
• Assist with instruction and reinforce learning under supervision.
• Prepare instructional materials as needed.
• Classroom assistance and reinforcement of instruction.
• Use technology to enhance instruction and complete related tasks.
• May involve home visitations or health and hygiene care as required.

Skills

Bilingual/biliterate preferred

Instruction comprehension

Education

HS diploma + college credits

Job description

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

Paraeducator - Title I Elementary

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

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5965055
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 20, 2026 5:08 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title

Para - TTI E

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

Professional duties will involve attending meetings as necessary, serving on various committees, attending inservice provided, and becoming acquainted with philosophies, policies, procedures, equipment, and the work site where assigned. Clerical assistance will be performed when needed to assist the supervisor to which one is assigned. Supervision and/or reinforcement of instruction of students in various situations and programs will probably be required. Preparation of instructional materials will be assigned as needed. Classroom assistance will be required when given a classroom or an extension of the classroom assignment. Technology will be used to enhance instruction and aid in tasks assigned. Specialized duties may require home visitations, health and hygiene care to students, interpretation of speech and/or languages, operation of adaptive equipment, and physical assistance to impaired students or adults. The need for personal transportation from one site to another may be a requirement.

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 college credit hours or an Associate's degree or higher or a passing score on the Para Pro exam required.

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

PA01

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Local Code

1023

EEO5

47

Approval Date

11/13/2012

Date Last Revised

3/10/2015

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

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

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