VARSITY SOFTBALL COACH [SUPPLEMENT]

Holmes District School Board (HDSB); Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 2,500 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Bethlehem is seeking a Varsity Softball Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants must have an Athletic Coaching certificate or a valid Florida Teaching Certificate. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of higher education or an associate’s degree and demonstrate a commitment to fostering student-athlete development while promoting an inclusive environment. Interested candidates should contact the designated hiring personnel to apply.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Athletic Coaching certificate or a valid Florida Teaching Certificate.
• Eligible to hold a valid Florida Temporary Certificate with appropriate certification.
• Met a rigorous standard of quality demonstrating knowledge of reading, writing and mathematics (ParaPro 464).

Responsibilities

• Coach the Varsity Softball team at Bethlehem High School.
• Foster an inclusive and safe environment for student-athletes.

Education

Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education

Obtained an associate’s degree or higher

Passed ETS ParaPro Assessment with a score of 464

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 Wendy Nolen at 850-547-9341, ext. 1232, to schedule your fingerprinting.

The following documents must be filled out completely and returned to the school office prior to working 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 1/26/26 - 2/2/26. By close of business.

Job Description

Bethlehem High School has an opening for a VARSITY SOFTBALL COACH [SUPPLEMENT] position in the 2025-2026 school year.

Applicants must have an Athletic Coaching certificate OR a valid Florida Teaching Certificate in appropriate area OR hold OR be eligible to hold a valid Florida Temporary Certificate with appropriate certification. Holmes District School Board employees will receive first consideration. Interested applicants should contact Rodd Jones by email [e-mail], or by phone [phone].

Background Screening Clearance

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

Qualifications

• 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.)

Legal Considerations

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.