Paraprofessional, SF Academy of Science and Technology

Compensation

$16.29 Hourly

Job Description Summary

The application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on June 13 2025.

Santa Fe Colleges Academy of Science and Technology strives to ensure every student has access to a free authentic innovative and individualized education - one that will help them recognize their potential and reach their goals while bridging high school college and career paths. The Academy provides all students with the tools needed to be successful in the 21st century workforce through academic excellence and technical training as well as strong partnerships with Santa Fe College and local industry leaders.

The Paraprofessional aids students and teachers in instructional and classroom activities.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Assists with instruction of students with disabilities as assigned.

• Provides instructional assistance as planned/coordinated by the teacher including leading small group activities.

• Assists the teacher(s) in preparing and adapting materials and equipment for direct instructional activity and to meet the needs of students including copying collating distributing and/or grouping materials.

• Examines short- and long-term unit plans prepared by the teacher and anticipates the need for specific supplies/materials.

• Assists with student screening assessment supervision and specialized instruction/training. This includes management of computer-assisted instruction.

• Performs selected health procedures for students after completing training may include administering medication gastronomy tube feeding clean intermittent bladder catheterization or any health procedure.

• Maintains expertise in assigned area by participating in training activities/programs.

• Maintains the security of records materials and equipment and adhere to applicable safety standards.

• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly instructional environment including enforcing classroom rules.

• Performs assigned clerical and bookkeeping duties including preparing required reports and maintaining updated and accurate records.

• Communicates effectively with the public staff members students parents administrators and other contact persons using tact and good judgement.

• Responds to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.

• Identifies potential problems or opportunities for improvement keeping supervisor informed.

• Adheres to Academy of Science and Technology policies and procedures.

• Follows attendance punctuality and proper dress rules.

• Complies with all published College Rules procedures guidelines and laws/regulations governing public employees including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction FERPA and confidentiality.

• Strictly honors the privacy security and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state federal and college regulations policies and procedures.

• Provides service excellence through courteous informed accessible and professional engagement.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Principal

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: A high school diploma or equivalent. 60 semester hours of college credit from an approved accredited educational institution OR have completed and passed an Educational Testing Service Praxis Parapro Assessment.

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred:Experience working with middle or high school aged children

General Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.

• Adaptability to Change able to be flexible and supportive able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.

• Communication able to effectively communicate in a professional diplomatic empathetic and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.

• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned sensible and timely decisions based on careful objective review and informed analysis of available information considerations and other factors.

• Customer Service ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.

• Ethics able to demonstrate integrity professionalism civility and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.

• Organization & Time Management able to plan schedule and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.

• Problem Solving proven skills in identifying issues determining their cause developing creative solutions and following through with implementing resolutions.

• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.

• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize coordinate manage prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation determine a logical course of action and apply the appropriate response.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.