Hillsborough County Public Schools

Duties:

• Provides for the physical care, well-being, and supervision of students with disabilities under the
• direction of the RN and teacher.
• Performs basic medical procedures according to written protocols and under supervision of an
• RN, as allowable per state statutes and district policies.
• Monitors, assesses, and begins treatment to address student medical needs/conditions, when
• needed for emergent situations (seizures, allergic reactions, respiratory arrest, etc.).
• Administers first aid and medications to students (after training) as directed by the RN.
• Maintains records of daily health service activities.
• Adheres to the daily schedule and assignments.
• Assists teacher in implementing the instructional programs of the district.
• Prepares and organizes instructional materials, as directed by the teacher.
• Participates in inservice and professional development activities.
• Follows teacher lesson plans and provides supervision of students in the absence of the teacher.
• Establishes and maintains positive, professional communication among students, staff, and
• parents, as applicable, per the direction of the instructor, as directed by the teacher.
• Assists with the duties of Paraprofessional 1 and 2 as directed by the teacher.
• Assists with the implementation of the classroom management system under the direction of the
• teacher.
• Assists with the implementation and use of sign language or augmented communication systems
• related to the student’s communication needs as directed by the teacher.
• Implements instructional activities such as reading out loud, small group subject lessons, art
• activities, music activities, cooking, etc. as directed by the teacher.
• Is responsible for performance of light custodial duties that relate to the safety and hygiene in
• the classroom and other environments accessed by the student as directed by the teacher
• Assists students with community-based instruction and training, both on and off campus, as
• directed by the teacher.
• Supervises student behavior using positive behavior supports and interventions in the classroom,
• lunchroom, on school grounds, and at off-campus activities, as directed by the teacher.
• Participates in parent involvement activities that may include conferences as directed by the
• teacher.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands.

Accepts criticism and feedback. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.

• Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration.

Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Offers assistance and support to co-workers.

Works cooperatively in group situations. Works actively to resolve conflicts.

• Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and

responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and

punctuality guidelines.

• Education: A high school diploma or GED. Degree or formal training in related field such as child

care, or prior experience in education preferred.

• Experience: One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in education, child care, or

related field preferred.

• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Certified Nursing Assistant. Must be considered highly

qualified per the United States Department of Education and Florida's Differentiated

Accountability Model. Meet one of the following criteria: Completed requirement for an

Associate Degree or higher Q-NCLB-A, completed 60 semester hours or two years of study at

an institution of higher education- Q-NCLB-B, or passed the ParaPro Test with a score of 457

or higher – Q-NCLB-C.

• Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and

memos. Writes simple correspondence. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and

small group situations.

• Mathematical Skills: Adds and subtracts two digit numbers and multiplies and divides with 10s

and 100s. Performs these operations using units of American money and weight measurement,

volume, and distance.

• Reasoning Ability: Applies understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral

instructions. Deals with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office.

Schedule:

Subject to school schedule

Monday - Friday