Paraeducator - Pre-K

Polk County Public Schools Davenport Elementary K-5, Davenport, FL, USA, 33837 - Davenport, Florida Open in Google Maps

Polk County Public Schools Davenport Elementary K-5, Davenport, FL, USA, 33837 - Davenport, Florida Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5922294

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 9:19 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Para
- Pre-K

This position exists to perform specialized work in assisting with preschool classrooms. Provides for the care and well-being of students. Duties are performed under the general supervision of supervisors/teachers. Performance is evaluated through observation of work, and/or periodic conferences, critiques, records and reports. Complies with federal, state, and local standards.

Assisting classroom staff is required. Duties may require: set up of outdoor classroom space, arrival/dismissal duties, late student sign-in, food service delivery support, health and hygiene care to students, operation of adaptive equipment, and physical assistance to impaired students. Professional duties will involve attending meetings as necessary, attending in-service provided, and becoming acquainted with philosophies, policies, procedures, equipment, and the work site where assigned.

Clerical assistance will be performed when needed to assist the supervisor to which one is assigned. Reinforcement of instruction of students in various situations and programs as needed. Preparation of instructional or other support materials will be assigned as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of GED. Associate's degree of 60 college credit hours, or passing of the Para Pro test required. Background and actual work experience with early chidhood programs is preferred, not required.

Knowledge of Head Start Administration or preschool standards, purpose, and procedures is preferred. Sincerely interested in educating and working with young children. Ability to understand written and oral instructions, to speak and write coherently, to keep records, and make simple reports, and to work cooperatively and act professionally with other school personnel and parents. Special abilities may be required for specialized paraprofessional positions.

Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Requires sitting, standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires work with students, parents, internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. May require working outdoors as well with exposure to outdoor elements including weather changes, foliage, insects, etc. Requires sitting, standing, walking, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects frequently weighing up to 20 pounds, and infrequently weighing 40 pounds or more, with help as necessary.

3 - Para Union - E1 - Aide

N/A

PA03

Non-Exempt

0114

48

11/13/2012

9/25/2013

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher >
Preschool

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Polk County Public Schools
• 1907 South Floral Ave.
• Bartow, Florida 33830
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