ParaProfessional-DUAL SENSORY

Brevard Public Schools; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Brevard Public Schools is seeking a para-professional specialized for dual sensory support at Cocoa High School. The role involves assisting certified staff, participating in curricular activities, and supervising students with Deaf-Blindness.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 60 college hours (or ParaPro score 457+), and ASL I/II or a plan to complete them within two years. The position is a 9-month contract with a 6.5-hour workday at Cocoa, FL.

Qualifications

• HS diploma required.
• Minimum of 60 semester hours from an accredited educational institution with at least 30 semester hours in general education core curriculum and/or child development and education or successful completion of the ParaPro test with a score of 457 or higher.
• Successful completion of sign language classes ASL I and ASL II or commitment to successfully complete sign language classes ASL I and ASL II within the first two (2) years of employment as a Dual Sensory Para I.
• Successful completion of a course directly related to Deaf-Blindness within the first two (2) years of employment.
• Experience working with students with disabilities.
• Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited educational institution required for Paraprofessional II (Gr 19).

Responsibilities

• Assist certified personnel in achieving instructional goals through active participation in curricular activities and supervision of students with Deaf-Blindness.
• Support classroom activities and supervision of students as assigned.

Skills

ASL I/II

Education

HS diploma

60 semester hours with 30 in core

Associate’s Degree or higher

Job description

School/Center: Cocoa High School Location: 2000 Tiger Trail Cocoa Job Number: 001492 School Year: 2027 FY Position: ParaProfessional-DUAL SENSORY Subtitle/Areas: STARTING SALARY Based on classification and pay plan for Classified employees: Grade 18 $16.68 p/h (HS Diploma and ParaPro min score 457 or 60 hrs college credit in core curriculum) Grade 19 $17.06 p/h (AA / AS or higher) Apply By: 09/29/2026 Date Available: 08/05/2026 Status: All ApplicantsContract: 9 Month Hours/Day: 6.500 Qualifications/Certifications: SCOPE: To assist certified personnel in achieving instructional goals through active participation in curricular activities and supervision of students with Deaf-Blindness. PARAPROFESSIONAL I (GR 18) EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQMTS:

• HS diploma required.
• Minimum of 60 semester hours from an accredited educational institution with at least 30 semester hours in general education core curriculum and/or child development and education or successful completion of the ParaPro test with a score of 457 or higher.
• Successful completion of sign language classes ASL I and ASL II or commitment to successfully complete sign language classes ASL I and ASL II within the first two (2) years of employment as a Dual Sensory Para I.
• Successful completion of a course directly related to Deaf-Blindness within the first two (2) years of employment.
• Experience working with students with disabilities.
• PARAPROFESSIONAL II (GR 19) EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQMTS:
• Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited educational institution required.
• Successful completion of sign language classes ASL I and ASL II or commitment to successfully complete sign language classes ASL I and ASL II within the first two (2) years of employment as a Dual Sensory Para II. Please review job description at: https://brevardpublicschoolsfl.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/departments-and-programs/human-resources/job-descriptions/18568770 Job Type: Support Personnel Instructional Subject: N/A Support Personnel Area: Classroom Assistant Career and Technology Ed Subject: N/A Coaching Activity: N/A