Paraprofessional , ASD Program

Job Posting Title Paraprofessional 4, ASD Program

Facility WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Category EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT ED PARAPROFESSIONALS

Classification 04-Support/VUE Support

Posting Number

Date Posted 09/02/2026

Closing Date 12/16/2026

POSITION GOAL:
To assist the professional instructional staff in providing supervision and educational support services that are an integral part of teaching

• 1.
  * Implement services for students with disabilities commensurate with policies and procedures.
• 2.
  * Assist other paraprofessionals in implementation of all performance responsibilities.
• 3.
  * When necessary to accommodate students with disabilities, the position category may require you to:
  • a)
    * Provide general medication administration only after attending the required generalized training as assigned,
  • b)
    * Provide assistance to students in activities of daily living, self-care, self-management, and ensure physical safety during regular intervals as directed by the teacher,
  • c)
    * Assist teacher in implementation of behavioral and/or physical care plans,
  • d)
    * Assist in the provision of grooming, toileting, and hygiene activities and/or instructions to students as assigned,
  • e)
    * Assist in eating and feeding activities, as assigned,
  • f)
    * Provide one-on-one tutoring for eligible students,
  • g)
    * Assist with self-care tasks,
  • h)
    * Act as a translator, when necessary.
• 4.
  * Work with students in small group settings relative to classroom assignments or activities in a professional manner as directed by the teacher.
• 5.
  * Assist with monitoring routines regarding attendance and all required documentation.
• 6.
  * Only after successful completion of the substitute teacher training course (STAR) and under the direction and planning of the teacher, provide supervision of students in various settings to include community-based instruction.
• 7.
  * Assist the teacher in the delivery of instructions as requested.
• 8.
  * Perform preventive case management as necessary.
• 9.
  * Effectively utilize computer software (e.g. e-mail and word processing) and educational programs as required to document and report on the program.
• 10.
  * Accurately assess student performance requiring objective evaluation as assigned.
• 11.
  * Keep in confidence personally identifiable information obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.
• 12.
  * Assist in the management of appropriate student behavior to maintain an environment conducive to learning, including crisis intervention as needed.
• 13.
  * Assist in the physical management and positioning of students, as directed by the teacher or other related professional(s).
• 14.
  * Abide by all procedures and policies of the school board, state rules and laws, and other governing laws and rules.
• 15.
  * Provide outstanding customer service by:
  • a) Accompany students to and from campus areas outside the classroom as required, such as to the area where medical needs are performed and when assigned; accompany the teacher and students on approved field trips; accompany students as required to courses in other locations on campus; accompany students to the cafeteria for breakfast and/or lunch participation; accompany students in community settings;
    
    and escort transported students to and from the classroom upon arrival and dismissal-when employee’s scheduled work hours allow,
  • b) Assisting in the monitoring of students during recesses or special activities,
  • c) Using positive interpersonal communication skills and nurturing encouragement to students,
  • d)
    * Assisting in the displaying of students’ work or accomplishments,
  • e)
    * Assisting in the organization, distribution, reproduction, and management of instructional and/or assessment materials,
  • f)
    * Assisting in distributing to and collecting information from parents about the school, as directed,
  • g)
    * Conduct parental involvement activities as assigned,
  • h)
    * Assisting with library or media center activities,
  • i)
    * Updating charts associated with the classroom operation.
• 16. Perform other related duties as assigned by the School Principal/Administrator or Program Specialist.

* Denotes essential job function/ADA

• Position Code:
• Subject: N/A
• Grade Levels: N/A
• School/Site: WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Hours:
  
  7
• Months: 9
• Please contact MS. COUNCIL, KLCOUNCI.fl.usfor additional information

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• For All Paraprofessional IV:
• Holds a High School diploma or General Education…