Paraeducator in Lake Worth, FL

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Job Description

Supporting K-12 students through virtual speech facilitation offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to educational success in Palm Beach County. This role focuses on working as a paraprofessional Speech Facilitator, delivering virtual speech services in-person via computer at various assigned school sites. The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, with varying itinerant assignments allowing exposure to diverse student populations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate virtual speech therapy sessions by collaborating closely with Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) via telepractice technology.
• Support students across a range of ages and special education needs, including Regular Education, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Pre-Kindergarten, Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), and Independent (InD) programs.
• Adapt to different school locations within the district, partnering with virtual SLPs to ensure consistent and effective communication services.
• Maintain technological proficiency to operate virtual platforms and troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
• Comply with all credentialing and fingerprint clearance requirements.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must meet academic eligibility through 60+ college credits, an Associates degree, or successful completion of the ParaPro assessment.
• Previous experience in a school-based environment preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility with itinerant assignments.
• Proven technological skills to facilitate virtual sessions.
• Completion of fingerprinting and other district credentialing processes.

Locations: Multiple schools in West Palm Beach and broader Palm Beach County, Florida.

Join a professional role that fosters student communication growth and aids SLPs in delivering seamless virtual speech services. This contract position runs from ASAP through May 29, 2026. Candidates deemed viable will proceed through prescreen interviews to confirm suitability.

Apply now to support student success through virtual speech facilitation in a dynamic school setting.