Paraprofessional/ Teacher Assistant (Polk County)

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Job description

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

**Why become a substitute paraprofessional?**

+ 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.

**Responsibilities:**

+ 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

**Minimum requirements:**

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ 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

**Perks you'll enjoy as a substitute paraprofessional:**

+ 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

"*Offered and administered by EnrollVB. These plans are not sponsored by Kelly.

**Next steps:**

+ Apply now!

+ If you meet the minimum requirements, you'll receive a response to your application within 24-48 hours.

+ Share this job. Know someone who would make a great substitute paraprofessional? We're always looking for more role models!

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