Social Studies Educator (5-9) with Reading Endorsement

Holmes District School Board; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Holmes District School Board (HDSB) is hiring for a K-6 ELEMENTARY or 5-9 SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER WITH READING ENDORSEMENT for the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants must hold a valid Florida Teaching Certificate or be eligible for a Temporary Certificate. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with students and ensures adherence to federal laws regarding educational standards. Interested individuals should contact Chey Bowers or Tiffany Steverson at [phone] or via email.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Florida Teaching Certificate in the appropriate area or be eligible for a Temporary Certificate.
• Ability to work with students with disabilities as mandated by federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Teach K-6 elementary or 5-9 social studies.
• Develop and implement lesson plans.
• Maintain classroom management.

Skills

Valid Florida Teaching Certificate

Ability to assist in instruction

Knowledge of reading, writing, mathematics

Education

Two years of study at an institution of higher education

Associate’s degree or higher

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

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 or 5-9 SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER WITH READING ENDORSEMENT

Applications Accepted 5/6/26 - 5/13/26
* by close of business Job Description Bonifay K-8 School has an opening for a K-6 ELEMENTARY or a 5-9 SOCIAL STUDIES 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 Chey Bowers at [e-mail] or Tiffany Steverson at [e-mail], or by fax [phone] or phone [phone].

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 Chey Bowers at [e-mail] or Tiffany Steverson at [e-mail], or by fax [phone] or phone [phone].
Contact Name Chey Bowers or Tiffany Steverson Contact Number [phone] Location Bonifay K-8

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.)