Job Goal

Okaloosa County School District; Choctaw Beach (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Okaloosa County School District is seeking a full-time paraeducator at Southside Primary School in Choctaw Beach, FL. The role supports teachers of students with disabilities, assists with IEP/IEE program goals, and participates in planning, training, and meetings.

The job includes supervising students, assisting with materials, and handling routine record-keeping and classroom routines. Requires high school diploma; parity with AA credits or parapro exam preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• AA degree or 60 college credits accepted.
• Experience or training with students with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers of students with disabilities to achieve IEP and ESE goals.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards; support planning and materials preparation.
• Supervise students on bus routes and during school activities; assist in emergencies and drills.
• Record-keeping duties (attendance, papers, money, lunch counts, behavior charts).
• Provide specified medical procedures and operate school equipment as directed.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AA Degree or 60 College Credits

Parapro Exam (or equivalent credential)

Job description

Okaloosa County School District SOUTHSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL - Choctaw Beach, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Goal

Okaloosa County School District SOUTHSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL - Choctaw Beach, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5962157

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 12:00 AM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Goal To assist teacher(s) of students with disabilities in achieving IEP and ESE program goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintains ethical behavior, professionalism, confidentiality of information, and work standards at the level equal to that expected of licensed professionals. Assists with the teacher’s and the school’s disciplinary procedures as necessary. Participates in: (a) daily/weekly planning and preparation with teacher(s); (b) ESE in-service training and program meetings; (c) faculty meetings when requested by the principal. Serves as a resource to the ESE teacher(s) or the substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular ESE teacher. Supervises students while en route to and from school on buses as assigned. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of content or skill initially introduced by the teacher. Assists the teacher(s) in devising and implementing special strategies, materials, activities, schedules, bulletin boards, centers, etc. Performs record-keeping duties (attendance, reproducing, distribution, collection and scoring of papers, collecting and recording of money, behavior charting, lunch counts, etc.). Performs other routines as required. These may include: escorting, toileting, which may involve diaper changing, feeding, positioning, clean-up, assisting clean-up, assisting in fire drills, field trips, assemblies, play periods and lifting of students with physical disabilities. Provides appropriate medical procedures in accordance with Florida Statutes 1006.062 (4) and (5). Provides operation and care for equipment. Works cooperatively with the ESE teacher(s) and follows specific responsibilities and structure as assigned by the teacher(s). May be assigned exclusively to students as a one-on-one as indicated in the student’s IEP or Section 504 Accommodation Plan. Abides by and facilitates adherence to all applicable laws, rules, regulations, polices, procedures; maintains, professional standards; maintains high level of professional development/knowledge. Other such duties as may be: (1) temporarily and/or sporadically performed as assigned by the supervisor and/or the superintendent, (2) permanently reassigned and specific changes in duties noted.

Qualification\Certifications Minimum Eligibility Requirements High School diploma or equivalent. AA Degree or passing score on parapro examination or 60 hours of college credit. Experience and/or training with students (prefer experience with students or adults with disabilities). Such alternatives to the above requirements as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. Contact Amy Bowles, Southside School Principal [e-mail]

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 202 A Highway 85 N
• Niceville, Florida 32578
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]