Pre-K Paraprofessional - Classroom Support Specialist

Orange County Public Schools; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools seeks a paraprofessional to support preschool teachers and students under direct supervision. You will assist with basic instruction, supervision, and learning activities for pre-kindergarten children, including transporting them between activities as needed.

The role emphasizes helping teachers prepare lessons, manage classroom materials, and monitor student progress while ensuring safety and developmentally appropriate instruction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with ability to work with preschool children.
• Demonstrated ability to meet physical requirements and support learning activities.
• Vocational training with preschool experience preferred; district training provided.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activities and behavior of pre-kindergarten children to ensure safety and conduct.
• Assist teachers in supervising learning activities and providing small-group support.
• Provide instruction and reinforce skills using games, stories, and activities.
• Assist with evaluating progress and documenting learning activity records.
• Support gross and fine motor activities and classroom setup and materials.
• Prepare instructional materials, laminating, copying, and filing.
• Coordinate with media center for classroom resources and equipment setup.
• Maintain attendance records and bus route information; assist with lab activities.

Skills

Data utilization

Human interaction

Verbal aptitude

Mathematical aptitude

Functional reasoning

Situational reasoning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Orange County Public Schools seeks a paraprofessional to support preschool teachers and students under direct supervision. You will assist with basic instruction, supervision, and learning activities for pre-kindergarten children, including transporting them between activities as needed.

The role emphasizes helping teachers prepare lessons, manage classroom materials, and monitor student progress while ensuring safety and developmentally appropriate instruction.