Paraprofessional IW - or Teacher Assistant IW -

Young World Physical Education; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a Paraprofessional IW - Teacher Assistant IW for Dixon Primary School in Milton, Florida. This role supports teaching students with disabilities and requires strong communication skills and specific educational qualifications.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, complete 48 college hours toward an Associate's, and pass the PRAXIS exam. Responsibilities also include being able to perform physical tasks and communicate effectively in various settings.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED is required.
• Completion of 48 semester college hours toward an Associate’s Degree is essential.
• Must pass the PRAXIS exam for Paraprofessional IW role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching students with disabilities in a supportive environment.
• Perform various physical tasks as per job requirements.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.

Skills

Experience working with students with disabilities

Keyboarding

Data collection

Operation of data entry

Operation of copiers and other office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 semester college hours towards an Associate’s Degree

Passing score on PRAXIS exam

One year work experience (for Teacher Assistant IW)

Job description

Paraprofessional IW - Teacher Assistant IW

Santa Rosa County School District, Dixon Primary School, Milton, Florida

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PARAPROFESSIONAL IW - LIMITED TERM (PAY RANGE 8)

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Successfully completed a minimum of 48 semester college hours credited toward an Associate’s Degree and verified by college transcript.
• A passing score on the PRAXIS exam.

TEACHER ASSISTANT IW - LIMITED TERM (PAY RANGE 5)

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• One year work experience.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience working with students with disabilities, keyboarding, data collection, operation of data entry, copiers, and other office equipment.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to work in an environment for training and teaching students with disabilities, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, bend at the waist, stoop, kneel, or crouch, lift and/or move utilizing proper safety precautions.
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, or up to 20 pounds of force as needed to move objects. The work also requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.
• Communicate using speech, hearing, and vision skills. Work inside and outside of classroom with children and teachers.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Job applicants recommended for district positions will be subject to drug testing and background fingerprinting per statutory requirements and school board policy.

Contact Information

• Mary Grace White, Principal
• Dixon Primary School
• Phone: [phone]