Paraprofessional

• Instructional
• ESE (2 Positions)
• Job #4630 EXTENDED
  School Board of Highlands County
  Memorial Elementary
• Avon Park, Florida This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education
  Job Details
  

Job ID:

5928578

Application Deadline:

Oct 12, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Re-Posted:

Sep 29, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

Job Description

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE:

Paraprofessional

ASSIGNMENT

Paraprofessional

• Instructional Program
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma or equivalent

Completion of SFSC Certificate of Instructional Assistant or passing score on Para Pro Assessment or

AA/AS/AAS

degree or higher or completed two years of study (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education

Physical requirements to perform essential functions and tasks which may include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing, if required

Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

If clerical duties are to be assigned, typing skills at 40 words per minute

Has demonstrated skill in using materials, equipment and procedures associated with the performance of duties in the specific position

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides individual student or small group instruction of students under the direction of the classroom teacher

Prepares instructional materials and assists the teacher in classroom management and monitoring classroom procedures

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Performs all other duties as assigned by classroom teacher and/or school administrator

TERM:

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning/budgeting process

APPRAISAL

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies

PAY GRADE

9, 10

Paygrade 9: Instructional Program Para with SFSC Certificate of Completion of Instructional Assistant or passing score on Para Pro Assessment

Paygrade 10: Instructional Program Para with

AA, AS, AAS

degree or higher

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

APA Approved 7/28/2015

Board Approved 4/25/2017

Modified 8/19/2021

Modified 11/30/22 Board Approved 01/10/23

GENERAL

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL

• All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:
• Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
• Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
• Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
• Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
• Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
• Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
• Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.

To request accommodations, please contact:

Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources

426 School Street

Sebring, FL 33870

863-471-5555

ballc@highlands.k12.fl.us

CLEARINGHOUSE INFORMATION

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Position Type:

Full-time