Support Staff-Paraprofessional-VPK-ESE Inclusive

The School District Of Osceola County; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Osceola County is seeking a PK/ESE Inclusive Paraprofessional to support teachers in implementing Individual Education Plans for exceptional students in Kissimmee.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED with higher education credits or a Paraprofessional Test score, and offers a starting hourly rate around $16.71 with additional compensation for higher education hours. This full-time position includes PK/ESE inservice attendance and health benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, plus college hours or degree.
• 60 semester hours or Paraprofessional Test with score 458+.
• CFS training (30 hours) preferred.
• Child Development Training required.
• CDA credential desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with implementing IEPs for students.
• Attend PK/ESE inservice sessions as required.
• Support classroom operations and supervise students as needed.

Skills

Child Development Training

30 hours of CFS

CDA credential desirable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or higher degree

60 Semester Hours

Paraprofessional Test score 458+

Job description

Job description

The PK/ESE Classroom assistant is responsible for assisting the teacher in carrying out the requirements of the Individual Education Plans of exceptional students. To attend a minimum of six (6) hours annually of PK/ESE inservice offered by the ESE department. Work requires occasional physical exertion and or muscular strain. Work involves several disagreeable elements and or exposure to job hazards where there is some possibility of injury.

Title

Support Staff-Paraprofessional-VPK-ESE Inclusive

Location

Mill Creek Elementary School

Employment type

Full-time

City

Kissimmee

Address line 1

1700 Mill Slough Rd

Job category

Professional Support Staff - Education Staff Professionals (ESP)

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 458 or higher on Paraprofessional Test. $500.00 additional for 60+ Semester Hours* $750.00 additional for Associate or Higher Degree* *Added to base salary.

• Preferably 30 hours of Children and Family Services (CFS)
• Child Development Training required
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential desirable.

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