Special Education Paraprofessional: Student Support

Orange County Public Schools; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools in Orlando, Florida seeks a dedicated Paraprofessional to support teachers and students in an educational environment. You will assist with instructional and developmental activities for students with a range of needs and help with classroom preparation and record-keeping.

Join a team focused on student growth, safety, and inclusive learning. This role requires sensitivity to diverse learners and the ability to manage daily classroom routines in a dynamic school

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher or 60 semester hours with paraprofessional certification.
• Two years working with school-age children in educational settings preferred.
• Ability to meet physical and dexterity requirements for the job.

Responsibilities

• Responds to internal and external customers in a timely, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS.
• Provides instructional, vocational and developmental assistance to students with special needs as prescribed.
• Assists students with transportation and daily living activities as appropriate.
• Monitors and documents student behavior and changes in behavior.
• Assists in lesson planning and preparation of instructional materials.
• Maintains accurate records of student activities and uses computer to input data.

Skills

Data Utilization

Human Interaction

Equipment Handling

Verbal Aptitude

Mathematical Aptitude

Functional Reasoning

Situational Reasoning

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

60 semester hours

Paraprofessional certification exam

Job description

Orange County Public Schools in Orlando, Florida seeks a dedicated Paraprofessional to support teachers and students in an educational environment. You will assist with instructional and developmental activities for students with a range of needs and help with classroom preparation and record-keeping.

Join a team focused on student growth, safety, and inclusive learning. This role requires sensitivity to diverse learners and the ability to manage daily classroom routines in a dynamic school