Special Education Para: Student Support & Development

Orange County Public Schools; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools in Orlando, FL is seeking a paraprofessional to support teachers and students in an educational setting. You will provide instructional, vocational and developmental support to trainable and educable exceptional students under direct supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living and motor skills, monitoring student behavior, and helping with lesson preparation and classroom activities. ESE training is required within 45 days of hire.

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.
• All new hires 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 students, as prescribed by the supervising teacher.
• 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.
• Monitors, observes and charts behavior of students in their exploratory classes and documents behavioral changes.
• Assists teachers in the supervision of learning activities, circulating within the classroom and providing assistance and learning support to students.

Skills

Student support

Behavior monitoring

Crisis intervention

Communication with teachers

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer terminal / data entry

Job description

Orange County Public Schools in Orlando, FL is seeking a paraprofessional to support teachers and students in an educational setting. You will provide instructional, vocational and developmental support to trainable and educable exceptional students under direct supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living and motor skills, monitoring student behavior, and helping with lesson preparation and classroom activities. ESE training is required within 45 days of hire.