Paraeducator - ESOL
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School, Special Education Assistant
Para educator - ESOL
Polk County Public Schools Philip O''Brien Elem, Lakeland, FL, USA, 33801 - Lakeland, Florida
Job Description Custom Job PurposeThis position exists to perform specialized work in assisting with services for schools. 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.
Essential Functions of this JobProvides native language instructional assistance in basic subject areas under the teacher's direction. Functions as a liaison between the school, teacher, students and parents. Assists in communication between school personnel and parents. Provides instructional support for vocabulary learning and regular lesson reinforcement under the teacher's direction. Assists in gathering student materials for required screenings and assessments. Participates in program inservice activities.
Non-EssentialFunctions of this Job
Performs other duties as assigned.
QualificationsGraduation from an accredited high school and sixty (60) or more credit hours or an Associate's degree from an accredited college, or a passing score on the Para Pro exam required.
Knowledge,Skills and Abilities
Sincerely interested in educating and working with young people. 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 required.
Work ContextRequires sitting and some 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.
PhysicalEnvironment
Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, 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.
Collective Bargaining AgreementPara educator Union
Salary GradeN/A
Pay GradePA03
FLSA StatusNon-Exempt
Local Code0111
EEO547
Approval Date11/13/2012
Date Last RevisedPosition Type: Full-time
Job Categories:
Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA
- Polk County Public Schools
- 1907 South Floral Ave.
- Bartow, Florida 33830
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