Paraprofessional: Special Needs Classroom Support

Orange County Public Schools; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools is seeking a paraprofessional to provide instructional, vocational, and developmental support to students with exceptional needs under the supervision of certified staff. The role includes assisting students with mobility, daily living tasks, and classroom activities, while maintaining records and supporting teachers in learning activities.

A high school diploma or GED plus two years of relevant experience is required, with mandatory ESE training within 45 days of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by minimum two (2) years working with school age children in an educational environment that provides broad familiarity and understanding of the physical and emotional behaviors and challenges of exceptional needs children; with demonstrated stress management skills; ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work, and effectively attend to special needs; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• All new hires to this position must successfully complete the ESE Training within 45 days of date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional, vocational and developmental assistance to mentally, physically, emotionally disabled, and other special needs students, as prescribed by the supervising teacher.
• Assists students as they arrive on buses taking them to and from learning areas, to include physically transferring students from wheelchairs to school desks or floor mats for participation in school activities.
• Assists students with gross motor activities, such as grasping, holding objects, posture, crawling, walking, and running, as appropriate to individual development.
• Assists students with daily living skills, such as dressing, eating, lavatory needs, grooming, and personal hygiene as appropriate to individual development.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of student activities and behavior which may require the use of a computer terminal to enter student information and data; completes applicable forms, schedules, and instructional reports, as directed.
• Assists teachers in the supervision of learning activities, circulating within the classroom and providing assistance and learning support to students.

Education

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by minimum two (2) years working with school age children in an educational environment

Job description

Orange County Public Schools is seeking a paraprofessional to provide instructional, vocational, and developmental support to students with exceptional needs under the supervision of certified staff. The role includes assisting students with mobility, daily living tasks, and classroom activities, while maintaining records and supporting teachers in learning activities.

A high school diploma or GED plus two years of relevant experience is required, with mandatory ESE training within 45 days of