K-6 ELEMENTARY TEACHER WITH READING ENDORSEMENT

Holmes District School Board (HDSB); Ponce (PR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Holmes District School Board (HDSB) is seeking a K-6 Elementary Teacher with Reading Endorsement for Ponce de Leon Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates must hold a valid Florida Teaching Certificate or qualify for a Temporary Certificate. This role involves teaching essential reading skills to students and requires applicants to have completed specific educational qualifications. Interested applicants should contact Sonya Motley for more information. Applications accepted from 5/6/26 to 5/13/26.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Florida Teaching Certificate or be eligible for a Temporary Certificate.
• Completed at least two years of study at a higher education institution.
• Must provide instructional support in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in grades K-6 with a focus on reading.
• Prepare lesson plans and instruct students effectively.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment.

Skills

Florida Teaching Certificate

Teaching skills

Knowledge of reading instruction

Education

Secondary high school diploma or equivalent

Two years of higher education

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 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.

K-6 ELEMENTARY TEACHER WITH READING ENDORSEMENT

Applications Accepted 5/6/26 - 5/13/26
* by close of business
Job Description Ponce de Leon Elementary School has an opening for a K-6 ELEMENTARY TEACHER WITH READING ENDORSEMENT 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. Interested applicants should contact Sonya Motley at [e-mail] or by fax [phone] or phone [phone].

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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.)