ParaProfessional- ESE

Central Middle School, 2600 Wingate B. West Melbourne — Job #000880, 2027 FY. Position: ParaProfessional‑ESE. Apply by 09/24/2026; start date 10/15/2026. Open to all applicants.

About the role

To assist certified personnel in achieving instructional goals through participation in curricular activities and supervision of students.

Qualifications

Paraprofessional I (Grade 18)

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 60 semester hours from an accredited institution with at least 30 semester hours in general education core curriculum and/or child development and education, or successful completion of the ParaPro test with a score of 457 or higher.
• Experience working with children with disabilities.
• Satisfactory completion of Verbal De‑Escalation training within 90 days of appointment, maintained annually.
• For Separate Class Placement and 1:1 positions: satisfactory completion of CPI training within 90 days of appointment, maintained annually.

Paraprofessional II (Grade 19)

• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution required.
• Experience working with children with disabilities.
• Satisfactory completion of Verbal De‑Escalation training within 90 days of appointment, maintained annually.

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid State Driver’s license required.

Pay

• Grade 18: $16.68 per hour (HS Diploma and ParaPro min score 457 or 60 hrs college credit in core curriculum)
• Grade 19: $17.06 per hour (AA/AS or higher)

Schedule

• Contract: 9 Month
• Hours per day: 6.5