Pre-K Paraprofessional: Classroom Support & Learning

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

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support teachers in the classroom and assist with supervision of pre-kindergarten students. You will help implement instructional activities, reinforce skills, and contribute to a safe and organized learning environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with lesson plans, preparing materials, and providing data on student progress as required. This role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and adherence to district policies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher; or at least sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Passing the paraprofessional certification exam can substitute for the educational requirement to meet the highly qualified status.
• All applicants must be highly qualified prior to the start of their employment with Orange County Public Schools.
• Ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements; experience in a licensed childcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous, and empathetic manner representing OCPS.
• Monitors pre-kindergarten children during classroom activities to ensure safety and appropriate conduct.
• Assists teachers in supervising learning activities and providing one-on-one or small group support.
• Provides instructional support and reinforces skills as directed by supervising teachers.
• Assists in preparing instructional materials and aids, and helps with classroom setup.
• Maintains attendance records and supports in various labs or learning environments as assigned.

Skills

Data Utilization

Communication

Equipment Handling

Verbal Aptitude

Mathematical Aptitude

Functional Reasoning

Situational Reasoning

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Orange County Public Schools seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support teachers in the classroom and assist with supervision of pre-kindergarten students. You will help implement instructional activities, reinforce skills, and contribute to a safe and organized learning environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with lesson plans, preparing materials, and providing data on student progress as required. This role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and adherence to district policies.