H/S ESE TEACHER

Holmes District School Board (HDSB); Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in New York is seeking a H/S ESE Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants must have a valid Florida Teaching Certificate or be eligible for a Temporary Certificate. Responsibilities include teaching students with disabilities and assisting in literacy and numeracy instruction. This role requires demonstrable skills in teaching and education to support students effectively, and applicants should prepare for a structured selection process.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a valid Florida Temporary Certificate.
• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education.
• Passed the ETS ParaPro Assessment with a score of 464.

Responsibilities

• Teach students with disabilities.
• Assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics.

Skills

Teaching certification

Ability to assist instruction

Knowledge in reading, writing, and mathematics

Education

Valid Florida Teaching Certificate

Associate's degree or higher

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 working 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 3/30/26 – 4/6/26. *by close of business

Job Description: Holmes County High School has an opening for a H/S ESE Teacher 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. Contact Laurence Pender at [e-mail] or by fax 850‑547‑6694 or phone (850) 547‑9000.

CARE PROVIDER BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE (Implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025)): https://info.flclearinghouse.com. Contact Name Laurence Pender, Contact Number (850) 547‑9000, Location Holmes County High 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.