ParaProfessional- ESE

Brevard Public Schools; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard Public Schools is seeking a ParaProfessional- ESE to assist certified staff and supervise students at Saturn Elementary School in Cocoa, FL. The role requires a high school diploma or 60 college hours and CPI/Verbal De-Escalation training within specified timelines.

Grade 18/19 pay scales apply; 6.5 hours per day under a 9-month contract, with eligibility for bus riding AM/PM. Apply by 10/23/2026.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 60 semester hours from an accredited institution with 30 hours in core curriculum and/or child development or ParaPro score 457+.
• Experience working with children with disabilities.
• Verbal De-Escalation training within 90 days of appointment and CPI training within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified personnel in achieving instructional goals.
• Supervise students during curricular activities.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Verbal De-Escalation

CPI training

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School diploma

60 college hours

Associate degree or higher

Job description

School/Center: Saturn Elementary School Location: 880 Range Road Cocoa Job Number: 000919 School Year: 2027 FY Position: ParaProfessional- ESE 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) MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO RIDE A BUS AM/PM Apply By: 10/23/2026 Date Available: Status: All ApplicantsContract: 9 Month Hours/Day: 6.500 Qualifications/Certifications: SCOPE: To assist certified personnel in achieving instructional goals through participation in curricular activities and supervision of students. QUALIFICATIONS PARAPROFESSIONAL I (GRADE 18): EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or equivalent 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.
• Experience working with children with disabilities.
• Satisfactory completion of Verbal De-Escalation required within 90 days of appointment and maintained annually.
• Separate Class Placement and 1:1 positions - Satisfactory completion of CPI training required within 90 days of appointment and maintained annually. PARAPROFESSIONAL II (GRADE 19): EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: REQUIRED:
• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited educational institution required.
• Experience working with children with disabilities.
• Satisfactory completion of Verbal De-Escalation required within 90 days of appointment and maintained annually. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: REQUIRED:
• Valid State Driver’s license. 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