ParaProfessional- ESE

About the role

Heritage High School, located at 2351 Malabar Road, Palm Bay, is seeking a ParaProfessional‑ESE (Support Personnel – Classroom Assistant). The position is a 9‑month contract role at 6.5 hours per day. Application deadline: 09/22/2026. For the full job description, see the posted job description.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• For Grade 18 (Paraprofessional I): 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.
• For Grade 19 (Paraprofessional II): 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 and maintained annually.
• For separate class placement and 1:1 positions: Satisfactory completion of CPI training within 90 days of appointment and maintained annually.

Pay

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

Schedule

9‑month contract, 6.5 hours per day.