Southeastern University·Lakeland, Florida
The paraprofessional assists classroom teachers with student instruction and provides one-on-one support for students with moderate to severe disabilities. Responsibilities include managing student behavior, assisting with daily living skills, and maintaining accurate records.
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Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:00-3:30 TRAINING All new hires and employees transferring into a new position will have a 90-day probationary period within which to learn the functions of the job and to be evaluated. Following the probationary period, the employee can transition to regular status, have the probationary period extended in order to receive more training, or employment can be terminated.
Required compliance training is as follows: N/A SAFETY SEU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Work-related injuries must be immediately reported to Security and Human Resources. When life or limb are at risk, please dial 911. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident. Emergency Employees report for or must remain at work in emergency situations. Dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to this position unless instructed otherwise by your direct supervisor or a member of the Leadership Team. SCREENING All full-time positions at SEU are deemed security-sensitive and require background checks. Employees required to drive their own personal vehicle, a rental car or an SEU vehicle in the performance of their duties must pass an MVR records check and meet the requirements of the University’s insurance carrier in order to meet the requirements of the position. DISCLAIMER SEU is an at-will employer. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. SEU is committed to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All forms of discrimination against or harassment of a person because of his or her identification within a protected category are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This prohibition applies equally to conduct by and against employees, vendors, visitors, and students. Southeastern University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. The equal opportunity policy will apply in University programs and activities, and all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. All employees of Southeastern University, by continued employment, agree to abide by the policies contained in the Employee Handbook and in the SEU Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.
A high school diploma or GED is required, with a preference for a bachelor's degree in education or a related field. Candidates must have experience working with students with disabilities and the physical ability to assist with mobility and student care.
Market context
In Florida, paraprofessional openings are commonly tied to student support needs in inclusive and special education settings, so candidates with experience working with students with disabilities are often competitive. A High School diploma or GED meets the base requirement, while a Bachelor’s degree in Education, ESE, or Social Work can strengthen an application; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting. Before applying, match your experience to the specific student support duties listed in the original description.
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