Support Staff-Paraprofessional-PreK-ESE

The School District Of Osceola County; Florida; On-site; USD 18,991 - 27,048; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Osceola County is seeking a full-time Support Staff-Paraprofessional-PreK-ESE at Hickory Tree Elementary School in St. Cloud, FL.

The PK/ESE Classroom Assistant supports the teacher in implementing individual education plans and helps create a safe, engaging classroom for exceptional students. Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED with options for higher coursework; CDA credential is desirable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with further credential options.
• Preferably 30 hours of CFS Child Development Training.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PK/ESE teacher with individual education plans.
• Handle physical demands and assist with class activities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Higher Degree

60 Semester Hours

Paraprofessional Test score 464+

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Job description

Title

Support Staff-Paraprofessional-PreK-ESE

Location

Hickory Tree Elementary School

Employment type

Full-time

City

St. Cloud

Address line 1

2355 Old Hickory Tree Rd

Job category

Professional Support Staff - Education Staff Professionals (ESP)

Job description

The PK/ESE Classroom Assistant is responsible for assisting the teacher in carrying out the requirements of individual education plans of exceptional students. Must be able to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Required qualifications, skills and experience

• High School Diploma or GED plus one of the following: From an Accredited College – Associate or Higher Degree or 60 Semester Hours or passing score of 464 or higher on Paraprofessional Test.
• Preferably 30 hours of Children and Family Services (CFS) Child Development Training required.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential desirable.
• $500.00 additional for 60+ Semester Hours*
• $750.00 additional for Associate or Higher Degree*

EEO statement

The School District of Osceola County, Florida, does not discriminate in treatment or employment in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status or genetic information in its educational programs and employment practices.

Minimum salary / rate

$16.71