Self-Care Assistant, 7 hours

Cecil E. Gray Middle School; Groveland (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cecil E. Gray Middle School in Groveland, Florida seeks a Self-Care Assistant for 7 hours per day to support a student during the school day, with hours from 8:45 to 4:15.

The role involves direct assistance with participation, transitions, behavior support, IEP accommodations, and promoting independence across school settings, including daily living skills while ensuring dignity and safety.

Qualifications

• Requires US citizenship or legal residency or valid work visa.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to ensure the student can safely access and participate in educational activities throughout the school day.
• Assist with classroom participation, transitions, behavior support, implementation of IEP accommodations, and promoting independence across school settings.
• Provide self-help support as needed, including assistance with toileting, personal hygiene, eating, and other daily living skills, while maintaining the student’s dignity, safety, and engagement in learning.

Skills

Citizenship/residency/work visa

Job description

Self-Care Assistant, 7 hours

Lake County School District (FL) Cecil E. Gray Middle School - Groveland, Florida

Job ID: 5912722

Application Deadline: Sep 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Description: The hours for this position are 8:45-4:15. The 1:1 assistant provides direct support to ensure the student can safely access and participate in educational activities throughout the school day. Responsibilities include assisting with classroom participation, transitions, behavior support, implementation of IEP accommodations, and promoting independence across school settings. The 1:1 assistant also provides self-help support as needed, including assistance with toileting, personal hygiene, eating, and other daily living skills, while maintaining the student's dignity, safety, and engagement in learning. The 1:1 assistant collaborates with teachers, therapists, and other school personnel to support the student's academic, behavioral, communication, and functional goals.

If you have additional questions about the position, pleasereach out to the hiring manager at the school/department to which you are applying, as noted below in this job posting.

Starting salary for new or returning hires is commensurate with relevant education and experience.

Notes: (1) This role does not provide for employment visa sponsorship. (2)In accordance with House Bill 521, the Agency for Health Care Administration created a public webpage to provide education and awareness of care provider background screening. Click the following link for webpage:https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Veterans' Preference Information In accordance with Florida Statute 295.065, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Veterans' Preference Documentation If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you must attach the proper and applicable documentation, such as DD Form 214, Disability Ratings, Marriage Verification, etc. to the application beforesubmitting, in order for the district to consider your request.

The Lake County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Lake County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Position Type: 7 Hours Per Day

Salary: $15 to $15.76 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ed Stuart , Assistant Principal
• Cecil E. Gray Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]