Instructional Assistant
About the Employer
Paraprofessional - Instructional EL Job #4627
Job Title and Assignment
The School Board of Highlands County Position Title: ParaprofessionalAssignment: Paraprofessional - Instructional Program
Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalentCompletion of SFSC Certificate of Instructional Assistant or passing score on Para Pro Assessment or AA/AS/AAS degree or higher or completed two years of study (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education
Physical Requirements
To perform essential functions and tasks which may include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing, if required.
Additional Desired Job Qualifications
If clerical duties are to be assigned, typing skills at 40 words per minute
Primary Performance Responsibilities
Provides individual student or small group instruction of students under the direction of the classroom teacherPrepares instructional materials and assists the teacher in classroom management and monitoring classroom procedures
Additional Duties
Performs all other duties as assigned by classroom teacher and/or school administrator
Term and Hours
Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning/budgeting process
Appraisal and Pay Grade
Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with school board policiesPay grade: 9, 10
Paygrade 9: Instructional Program Para with SFSC Certificate of completion of instructional assistant or passing score on Para Pro Assessment
Paygrade 10: Instructional Program Para with AA, AS, AAS degree or higher
Non-Discrimination Statement
Except as provided by law, the School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is the Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.
General Qualifications for All Personnel
All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:
Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the jobAbility to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general publicHabits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environmentWillingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settingsAbility to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writingAbility to understand and follow written and oral directionsAbility to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functionsDemonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
To request accommodations, please contact: Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5555
ballc@highlands.k12.fl.us
Clearinghouse Information
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/