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School District of Osceola County, FL

Support Staff-VPK Lead Paraprofessional

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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 Serves as the Lead Paraprofessional in Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten classrooms, working in conjunction with the Pre-Kindergarten Specialists. The VPK Lead Paraprofessional will provide appropriate educational opportunities and instruction for each student, according to the guidelines established in state and District policies or statutes. Must maintain state required qualifications for this position. Title Support Staff-VPK Lead Paraprofessional Location Early Childhood Employment type Full-time City St. Cloud Address line 1 1200 Vermont Ave (Early Childhood) Job category Professional Support Staff - Education Staff Professionals (ESP) Required qualifications, skills and experience Must meet one of the following Florida DOE School-Year VPK Instructor Credential and District Qualification requirements:
  • CDA issued by Council for Professional Recognition and DOE Emergent Literacy Course and a passing score Paraprofessional test or 60+ semester hours college credited from an accredited college or university or
  • CDAE issued by a DCF-approved program and DOE Emergent Literacy Course and a passing score Paraprofessional test or 60+ semester hours college credited from an accredited college or university or
  • Associate's or higher degree in an unrelated field, minimum six (6) credit hours in early childhood education or child development, and DOE Emergent Literacy Course or
  • Associate's or higher degree in child development, and DOE Emergent Literacy Course At least one (1) year of experience in providing child care services for children any age from birth through 8 years of age.
EEO statement The School District of Osceola County, Florida, does not discriminate in treatment or employment in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status or genetic information in its educational programs and employment practices. Minimum salary / rate $16.71

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance