Position Title:

Paraeducator, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Salary Grade, if non-union:

Pay Grade, if union:

PA01

Non-Union or Specific Collective Bargaining Agreement:

Paraeducator Union

Our Mission:

The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Additionally, when duties and responsibilities of this job change, this job description will be reviewed and updated, subject to changes and business necessity.

Custom Job Purpose:

This 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 Job

Provides 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-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Education, Experience and/or Certification/License Requirements

Graduation 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.

Work Context:

Requires 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.

Physical Environment:

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.

Local Code:

0111

EEO5:

47

Approval Date:

Mon Nov 12 2012 23:00:00 GMT-0600 (Central Standard Time)

Date Last Revised:

4/20/2014

The School Board of Polk County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.