OCPS Substitute Paraeducator

OCPS Substitute Para educator

Make a difference one school day at a time as a substitute para educator. This is a great opportunity to be a mentor and help students become the best versions of themselves. Substitute para educators are essential to helping students learn and grow every day.

– Help teachers increase valuable instruction time by working with students and helping them keep pace with their peers.

– Help students improve social skills.

– Feel good about the work you do in your own community.

– Earn steady income through a variety of short- and long-term substitute positions available.

– Enjoy work-life balance.

– Provide classroom assistance to the district/school teacher, supporting the needs of general education or special needs students. This may include:

– Implementing educational programs, activities, and services with students of varying ages

– Classroom management and learning environment support

– Reinforcing learning concepts presented through lesson plans—individually or in small groups

– Grading homework and tests (computing/tabulating results) using answer sheets or other methods the school employs

– Ensure adequate supervision of students and classroom environment to assure health, welfare, and safety of students, including:

– Ensuring students are never left unattended in the classroom

– Maintaining/assisting in maintaining classroom control that fosters a safe, positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with Kelly and school district policies and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations

– Reporting student injury, accidents, illness, and discipline problems to Kelly supervisor and district/school personnel immediately

– Reporting all personal injury or school property theft to Kelly supervisor and district/school personnel immediately

– Supervising students in out-of-classroom settings (e.g., assemblies, lunchroom) as directed and supervised by an authorized school district employee (e.g., school principal)

– Assist students in transition to and from classrooms, as needed

– Understand, address, and be sensitive to the needs of each student, recognizing differences in their abilities and cognitive levels

– High School Diploma or equivalent

– Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

– Ability to follow oral and written directions

– Ability to establish effective working relationships with school district staff

– Ability to positively relate to a younger generation of students

– Ability to withstand frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs.; other physical activities may be required

– Free online classroom management training to help you become a capable, confident classroom assistant

– Free ongoing professional development to keep your skills sharp

– Paid orientation on district policies and procedures so you understand the culture and requirements of the school district

– Weekly pay

– Kelly-sponsored Affordable Care Act healthcare coverage, for eligible employees

– Group insurance options*

– Ability to create a work schedule that works for you

– Ability to select your preferred school locations

– Apply now!

– If you meet the minimum requirements, you'll receive a response to your application within 24 hours