VPK Paraprofessional Aide: Shape Young Minds

Holmes District School Board; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Holmes District School Board (HDSB) is seeking a VPK Paraprofessional Aide for the 2026-2027 school year at Poplar Springs School. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a passing score on the Paraprofessional Test, or 60 credit hours from an accredited institution.

Key responsibilities include assisting in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics. Interested applicants should contact Beverly Sallas at [e-mail] or by phone [phone] for more information.

Qualifications

• Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education.
• Obtained an associate’s degree or higher.
• Passing score of 464 on the ETS ParaPro Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of reading.
• Assist in the instruction of writing.
• Assist in the instruction of mathematics.

Skills

Knowledge of reading instruction

Knowledge of mathematics instruction

Knowledge of writing instruction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60 college credit hours

Associate's degree or higher

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 6/29/26 - 7/9/26
* by close of business Job Description Poplar Springs School has an opening for VPK PARAPROFESSIONAL AIDE position in the 2026-2027 school year.
Educational requirements are a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a passing score on the Paraprofessional Test, OR 60 or more credit hours from an accredited institution. Interested applicants should contact Beverly Sallas at [e-mail], or by fax [phone] or phone [phone].

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Contact Name Beverly Sallas Contact Number [phone] Location Poplar Springs 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.)