Special Education Aide: Student Support & Development

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

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools is seeking paraprofessionals to provide instructional, vocational and developmental support to students with special needs under teacher supervision.

The role emphasizes assisting in daily living and motor activities, monitoring student behavior, and helping prepare instructional materials. Successful candidates will complete ESE training within 45 days and may be eligible for higher hourly rates based on credentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years working with school age children in an educational environment that provides familiarity with exceptional needs.
• All new hires must successfully complete the ESE Training within 45 days of hire.
• Experience with behavior management and de-escalation is beneficial.

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 with daily living skills and motor activities.
• Monitors, observes, and charts student behavior and documents changes.
• Assists teachers in the supervision of learning activities and classroom tasks.
• Maintains records and assists in preparing instructional materials.

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 is seeking paraprofessionals to provide instructional, vocational and developmental support to students with special needs under teacher supervision.

The role emphasizes assisting in daily living and motor activities, monitoring student behavior, and helping prepare instructional materials. Successful candidates will complete ESE training within 45 days and may be eligible for higher hourly rates based on credentials.