TSA/COUNSELOR [K-12]

Holmes District School Board; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in New York is seeking a TSA/COUNSELOR for the 2026-2027 school year. The position requires a valid Florida Teaching Certificate or the eligibility to obtain one. Responsibilities include assisting in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics, as well as supporting students with individualized education plans. Interested applicants should reach out to the hiring administrator through the provided contact information.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics.
• A secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must meet one of the qualification requirements as specified.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction and assist teachers in educational activities.
• Manage individualized education plans for students with disabilities.

Skills

Ability to assist in the instruction of reading

Knowledge of mathematics

Knowledge of writing

Education

Valid Florida Teaching Certificate or eligibility

Completed two years of higher education or an associate's degree

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.

Applications Accepted 3/2/26 - 3/9/26 (by close of business).

Job Description: Poplar Springs School has an opening for a TSA/COUNSELOR [K-12] 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 Beverly Sallas at [e-mail], or by fax [phone] or phone [phone].

CARE PROVIDER BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
Implemented under the directive of House Bill 531(2025)
https://info.flclearinghouse.com Contact Name Beverly Sallas Contact Number [phone] Location Poplar Springs High School

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.)