ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL [11 MONTH]

Holmes District School Board (HDSB); Ponce (PR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Ponce de Leon is seeking an Assistant Principal for the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants must possess a valid Florida Teaching Certificate or be eligible for certification. The role involves managing school operations and ensuring compliance with educational laws. Candidates without Educational Leadership certification must obtain it within 24 months of hire. Interested candidates can reach out to Sonya Motley for application details.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a valid Florida Teaching Certificate in the appropriate area.
• Applicants must be eligible to hold a valid Florida Temporary Certificate.
• Educational Leadership certification required within 24 months for those without.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school operations and manage staff.
• Ensure compliance with educational laws regarding disabilities.
• Support the educational and personal growth of students.

Skills

Valid Florida Teaching Certificate

Educational Leadership certification

Knowledge of disabilities education laws

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Educational Leadership

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 3/2/26 - 3/9/26 * by close of business

Job Description Ponce de Leon Elementary School has an opening for an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL [11 MONTH] position in the 2026-2027 school year.

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.

Applicants that do not hold a certificate in Educational Leadership will be considered for hire and will be required to obtain the required certification within 24 months of employment.

Interested applicants should contact Sonya Motley at [e-mail] or by fax [phone] or phone [phone].

CARE PROVIDER BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE

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Contact Name Sonya Motley

Contact Number [phone]

Location Ponce de Leon Elementary School

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.)