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Elkhart Community Schools

Paraprofessional - Special Education, Mild Interventions

Pay: $15.28–$19.44/hr

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: Riverview, FL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 14 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$31,053 / year median in Florida

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Openings as of 9/4/2026 Paraprofessional -

Special Education, Mild Interventions JobID:

8806

Position Type:

Special Education -

Classified/ Paraprofessional Date Posted:

9/3/2026

Location:

Riverview Elementary School Closing Date:

Until filled.

Schedule:

7.0 hours per day; 184 days per year.

Qualifications:

Required :

Completion of at least 48 hours of earned college credit at an institution of higher education, or obtained an Associate's degree (or higher), or met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local assessment (Para Pro Assessment Test): (a) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics, or (b) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, as appropriate. Experience working with children; wholesome and understanding attitude toward children; ability to use proper English and communicate well; pleasing personality; willingness to learn and expand general knowledge; ability to take initiative and work independently. CPR certification for infants and adults. Must have a valid Driver's License in good standing. Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position.

Preferred :

3+ years in Intense special education classroom or community agency servicing special populations. Willingness to learn and expand general knowledge; ability to take initiative, implement service plans with fidelity, and work independently.

Special Requirements:

Must successfully complete the following within the prescribed probationary period: Acquire and maintain specialized Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training, including annual recertification; Acquire and maintain Trauma Informed Care district continuing education; Complete a minimum of 8 additional hours of specified training each year. Maintain CPR certification. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Require specialized training in an area needed for serving students with special needs, including the necessity to use de-escalation and therapeutic holds. Documents to be uploaded with this application: Resume Copy of college transcripts or copy of Para Pro test results

Salary :

$15.28 - $19.44 per hour. Attachment(s): Paraprofessional - Special Education rev. 2024.11.26.pdf Email To A Friend Print Version