Paraprofessional

Sallie Jones Elementary 0021

Punta Gorda (FL)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Center

Job summary

Charlotte County Public Schools Sallie Jones Elementary 0021 in Punta Gorda, FL is seeking a ParaPro paraprofessional for an immediate start. You will assist with developmentally appropriate student engagement and support classroom activities under supervision.

Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent; ParaPro exam or 60 college hours; prior experience with children. Benefits include access to an onsite Wellness Center and comprehensive plan options.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • ParaPro exam pass or 60 college hours.
  • Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and facilitating student engagement.
  • Supervise students in classroom, swimming pool, and play areas.
  • Support IEP/504/BIP implementation and student safety.

Skills

Child engagement
Classroom supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
60 college hours or ParaPro

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Charlotte County Public Schools Sallie Jones Elementary 0021 - Punta Gorda, Florida Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PCN 93352055SJ -1:1 ESE

Calendar 189 YRS/Hrs 7.5

Paygrade 3 - $18.50/hr

Charlotte County Public Schools boasts a competitive compensation package* for employees. This package includes robust employee benefits offering with access to plan options for supplemental and options plans. CCPS offers plan members an onsite Wellness Center. The Wellness Center provides no-cost preventative care, low-cost acute care appointments, behavioral health services, and prescription dispensing for select prescriptions at no additional cost!

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Passing score on ParaPro exam, or at least 60 semester hours of college credit.
  • Successful experience working with children

*Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities:

  • Assists in planning, implementing, preparing, and facilitating developmentally appropriate student engagement in learning.
  • Participates actively in student activities in the classroom in the swimming pool, and in play areas.
  • Monitors students visually and audibly.
  • Assists with implementing IEP, 504, LEP, BIP, and other learning plans as developed.
  • Practices positive child-behavior techniques and behavioral interventions in the classroom.
  • Participates in professional growth activities appropriate to the position.
  • Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of concepts and skills initially introduced by the teacher.
  • Assists with meeting basic needs of students as required, such as diapering, lifting, tube feeding, catheters, with proper training.
  • Assists the students in developing study skills and self-help skills, such as dressing, toilet training, eating, health, safety, and hygiene.
  • Assists with students’ mobility in and around the classroom, school, swimming pool, and play areas.
  • Develops and maintains a clean, safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment.
  • Keeps accurate student records as directed by the teacher.
  • Communicates with supervising staff to assist with evaluating student progress and/or implementing objectives in the classroom and related activities.
  • Administers and proctors formative, summative, and standardized assessments as directed by the teacher.
  • Facilitates transition of students.
  • Attends scheduled trainings as necessary.
  • Provides training and guidance for staff, parents, and volunteers as directed.
  • Performs assigned duties related to student safety on campus (i.e. bus duty, parent pickup, walkway safety, playground, lunchroom duty, swimming pool, field trips).
  • Provides assistance in the use of technology and troubleshooting equipment.
  • Adheres to ethical behavior and decision making; complies with laws and policies concerning confidentiality of student information.
  • Substitutes for the classroom teacher when called upon by the building principal.
  • Performs other duties related to the job goal of the position.

*Benefits eligibility will be determined and communicated to new hires during the onboarding process.

Charlotte County Public Schools promote Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, as outlined in our drug-free workplace policy -Charlotte County Public Schools Policy 3124.

Charlotte County Public Schools CONSIDER VETERAN’S PREFERENCES FOR ALL POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH Florida Statute. 295.07.

Paraprofessional

Charlotte County Public Schools Sallie Jones Elementary 0021 - Punta Gorda, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Charlotte County Public Schools , and Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5958069
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PCN 93352055SJ -1:1 ESE

Calendar 189 YRS/Hrs 7.5

Paygrade 3 - $18.50/hr

Charlotte County Public Schools boasts a competitive compensation package* for employees. This package includes robust employee benefits offering with access to plan options for supplemental and options plans. CCPS offers plan members an onsite Wellness Center. The Wellness Center provides no-cost preventative care, low-cost acute care appointments, behavioral health services, and prescription dispensing for select prescriptions at no additional cost!

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Passing score on ParaPro exam, or at least 60 semester hours of college credit.
  • Successful experience working with children

*Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities:

  • Assists in planning, implementing, preparing, and facilitating developmentally appropriate student engagement in learning.
  • Participates actively in student activities in the classroom in the swimming pool, and in play areas.
  • Monitors students visually and audibly.
  • Assists with implementing IEP, 504, LEP, BIP, and other learning plans as developed.
  • Practices positive child-behavior techniques and behavioral interventions in the classroom.
  • Participates in professional growth activities appropriate to the position.
  • Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of concepts and skills initially introduced by the teacher.
  • Assists with meeting basic needs of students as required, such as diapering, lifting, tube feeding, catheters, with proper training.
  • Assists the students in developing study skills and self-help skills, such as dressing, toilet training, eating, health, safety, and hygiene.
  • Assists with students’ mobility in and around the classroom, school, swimming pool, and play areas.
  • Develops and maintains a clean, safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment.
  • Keeps accurate student records as directed by the teacher.
  • Communicates with supervising staff to assist with evaluating student progress and/or implementing objectives in the classroom and related activities.
  • Administers and proctors formative, summative, and standardized assessments as directed by the teacher.
  • Facilitates transition of students.
  • Attends scheduled trainings as necessary.
  • Provides training and guidance for staff, parents, and volunteers as directed.
  • Performs assigned duties related to student safety on campus (i.e. bus duty, parent pickup, walkway safety, playground, lunchroom duty, swimming pool, field trips).
  • Provides assistance in the use of technology and troubleshooting equipment.
  • Adheres to ethical behavior and decision making; complies with laws and policies concerning confidentiality of student information.
  • Substitutes for the classroom teacher when called upon by the building principal.
  • Performs other duties related to the job goal of the position.

Full job description can be found: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/job-descriptions

Compensation information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/salary-schedule

Benefits information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/health-benefits

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*Benefits eligibility will be determined and communicated to new hires during the onboarding process.

Charlotte County Public Schools promote Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, as outlined in our drug-free workplace policy -Charlotte County Public Schools Policy 3124.

Charlotte County Public Schools CONSIDER VETERAN’S PREFERENCES FOR ALL POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH Florida Statute. 295.07.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
  • Human Resources
  • 1445 Education Way
  • Port Charlotte, Florida 33948
  • Phone: 941-255-0808
  • Email: hr@yourcharlotteschools.net
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