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Instructional Para-Title 1-ESE (26-27)

Leon County Schools
locationTallahassee, FL 32304, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/27/2026
Full time
Noninstructional/Support - Position

Job Number 3700271573

Start Date

Open Date 06/24/2026

Closing Date 07/06/2026

An Exceptional Student Education (ESE) instructional paraprofessional works directly under a certified teacher to support students with disabilities. Duties involve modifying lessons, tracking progress toward IEP goals, providing one-on-one or small-group academic help, assisting with personal care, and implementing behavior management strategies to ensure students safely access the curriculum.

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Instructional & Academic Support Adapting Materials: Modifying general education assignments, making visual aids, and creating adapted worksheets as directed by the teacher.
Small Group Work: Reviewing lesson content, reinforcing study skills, and guiding independent study.
Assistive Technology: Prompting and assisting students with speech-to-text programs, screen readers, or communication devices.
Data Collection: Observing and documenting student progress on specific IEP (Individualized Education Program) goals.

Behavioral & Social Support Implementing BIPs: Following a student?s Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) to reinforce positive behaviors and teach coping mechanisms.
De-escalation: Intervening in potential conflicts, providing crisis support, and offering a safe space to regulate emotions.
Peer Interaction: Nudging students to appropriately engage, share, and build friendships with their peers.

Physical & Personal Care Mobility Assistance: Helping non-ambulatory students, pushing wheelchairs, or assisting with walkers.
Daily Living Skills: Assisting students with feeding, bath rooming, diapering, or grooming in a way that promotes dignity.
Medical Needs: Monitoring seizures, dispensing medication (if certified), or carrying out plans directed by the school nurse.

Administrative & Classroom Setup Clerical Duties: Grading papers, making copies, taking attendance, and keeping confidential records.
Room Organization: Prepping the learning environment, organizing sensory tools, and cleaning up work areas.
Supervision: Monitoring students during non-academic times such as recess, lunch, assemblies, or while transitioning to buses.

Salary: From 15.25

Salary: To 0.00

Temporary No

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