Instructional Paraeducator Preschool Florida Mesa Elementary School

About the role

Assist teacher with instructing students, reinforcing materials and skills, implementing curriculum, maintaining technology, and/or managing student behavior. Assist in supervising students throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans; maintain classroom; reinforce skills and materials; administer, score, and/or record assessment information; progress monitor students; prepare instructional materials; perform clerical duties; maintain files, records, and/or progress reports; prepare learning environment with needed supplies and materials; tutor; and/or lead activities with small groups or one-on-one.
• Supervise and monitor student behavior during daily activities (cafeteria, playground, hallway, to/from buses, cross walks, field trips, etc.).
• Assist with office duties including answering phones, updating and maintaining databases, maintaining records, directing visitors, preparing reports and correspondence, processing mail, filing, keyboarding.
• Attend appropriate building meetings, in-services, school functions, and/or trainings.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and training

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Skills Competence: minimum 2 years of college (e.g., associate degree) or 48 semester hours of college coursework, or pass the paraprofessional test (CDE and ESSA qualifications) prior to hire.

Experience

• None required; experience in a school setting and/or educational training preferred.

Certificates, licenses, & registrations

• CPR and First Aid certifications required within 3 months after hire.
• Criminal background check required for hire.

Skills, knowledge, & equipment

• Demonstrated capacity to contribute to a team working environment and collaborate with co-workers to solve problems and create a positive and professional work climate.
• Commitment to customer service and student safety.
• Interpersonal, communication, basic language, basic math, and basic writing skills.
• Desire to work with children and children with special needs.
• Basic operating knowledge of general office equipment and microcomputers preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use proper English grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
• Multilingual oral and written communication skills preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively and cooperatively in a team setting.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building/department procedures.
• Ability to grow and develop knowledge, skills, and attitude through professional development.
• Ability to assist in supporting classroom management systems and reinforcement systems.
• Ability to use effective interventions for at-risk learners.

Employee workforce housing available in the 2026/2027 school year.

For the 2026/2027 school year, this position includes a $1,800 one-time bonus for staff newly hired to the school district (pro-rated for late start).