Hillsborough County Public Schools
Duties:
- Provides for the physical care wellbeing 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 students 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 communitybased 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 offcampus 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 coworkers.
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 Floridas Differentiated
Accountability Model. Meet one of the following criteria: Completed requirement for an
Associate Degree or higher QNCLBA completed 60 semester hours or two years of study at
an institution of higher education QNCLBB or passed the ParaPro Test with a score of 457
or higher QNCLBC.
- Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions short correspondence and
memos. Writes simple correspondence. Effectively presents information in oneonone 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