5 – HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND TEACHERS

Holmes District School Board; Florida; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Holmes District School Board is seeking qualified Hospital/Homebound teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports students unable to attend on-site classes, aligning with IDEA/ESSA expectations and providing instructional continuity in homebound settings.

Applicants must hold the appropriate Florida teaching credential or be eligible, with a valid Florida Temporary Certificate and related certification. Applications accepted during the posted window.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional qualifications for instructional support in a K-12 setting.
• Minimum educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Postsecondary coursework or degree options provide equivalency for credentialing.
• Florida ParaPro standards may apply for instruction support eligibility.

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalen

Two years of college/university study

Associate degree or higher

ParaPro assessment score 464

Job description

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Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities to complete the application and/or interview process. Applicants/individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may contact the District’s ADA Office, Mrs. Carmen Bush, 701 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Bonifay, FL , email [e-mail] , or call 850-547-9341 x1253 for assistance.

Appointments are required for fingerprinting. Please call Angel Urquhart at 850-547-9341, ext. 1247, to schedule your fingerprinting.

The following documents must be filled out completely and returned to the school office prior to workin g in the school system. Only fill out the application form that applies to your position (instructional or non-instructional.) Substitutes should fill out the non-instructional form.

Applications Accepted 8/14/26 - 8/21/26
* by close of business Job Description Holmes District School Board has an opening for 5 – HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND TEACHER positions in the 2026-2027 school year.
Priority will be given to current employees. Applicants must have a valid Florida Teaching Certificate in the appropriate area OR hold OR be eligible to hold a valid Florida Temporary Certificate with appropriate certification. Interested applicants should contact Donnita Butorac by email [e-mail], or by phone [phone] extension 1233.
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Contact Name Donnita Butorac Contact Number [phone] extension 1233 Location Holmes District Schools

Federal law maintains that each state is responsible for “maintaining qualifications to ensure that personnel necessary to carry out this part are appropriately and adequately prepared and trained, including that those personnel have the content knowledge and skills to serve children with disabilities” [IDEA Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1412 (2004)].

Both the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) outline expectations for school districts throughout the country to properly train and supervise paraprofessionals. Title I of the ESEA, as amended by the NCLB Act requires that paraprofessionals serving in an instructional capacity meet higher standards of qualification. Those qualifications include having earned a secondary (high) school diploma or a recognized equivalent. In addition, paraprofessionals must meet one of the following requirements:

• completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education;
• obtained an associate’s degree or higher; or
• met a rigorous standard of quality demonstrating, through formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics. (Florida uses the ETS ParaPro Assessment to meet this qualification. Passing score is 464.)