ParaProfessional-PRE-K

School/Center: Jupiter Elementary School Location: 950 Tupelo Road, S. Palm Bay Job Number: 000724 School Year: 2026 FY Position: Para Professional-PRE-K Subtitle/Areas: STARTING SALARY Based on classification and pay plan for Classified employees:
Grade 18 $ 16.68 p/h (HS Diploma and Para Pro min score 457 or 60 hrs college credit in core curriculum) Grade 19 $ 17.06 p/h (AA / AS or higher) Must be able to ride a bus.
Apply By: 01/29/2026 Date Available: 01/05/2026 Status: All Applicants Contract: 9 Month Hours/Day: 6.500

PARAPROFESSIONAL I (GRADE 18) EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 60 semester hours from an accredited educational institution with at least 30 semester hours in general education core curriculum and/or child development and education or successful completion of the Para Pro test with a score of 457 or higher.
• Experience working with children.
• A Head Start Preschool assistant teacher must meet at least one of the these criteria:
• Hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (preschool level);
• Possess a State-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds CDA requirements;
• Be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or bachelor’s degree;
• Be enrolled in a CDA credential program, with the expectation of completion within 2 years of hire.
• PARAPROFESSIONAL II (GRADE 19) EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  
  REQUIRED:
• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited educational institution required.
• Experience working with children.
• CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
  
  REQUIRED:
• Valid State Driver’s License

Job Type: Support Personnel