Special Needs Paraprofessional

About the Employer

Overview

Job Title: Special Needs Para; Idea B - Job Description: - Notification of Nondiscrimination/Accommodations - The Marion County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race (including anti-Semitism), ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability (including HIV, AIDS, or Sickle Cell Trait), pregnancy, religion, marital status, age (except as authorized by law), military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by state and/or federal law (collectively, "protected classes") in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices as required by Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, Age Discrimination Act of 1967, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Florida Educational Equity Act of 1984. A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. - District Equal Access Policy:* The district also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. - Sexual Harassment Policy: Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination which is against the law and School Board Policies 1362, 2266, 3362, 4362, and 5517. The district will not tolerate sexual harassment activity by any of its members of the school district community, including students, employees, and third parties pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX Rules and Regulations. - Discrimination Complaint Procedure: Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding discrimination or harassment may be sent to the below designated personnel at 1614 E. Fort King Street, Ocala, FL 34471. - Retaliation Prohibition: Retaliation against an individual who files a report is also prohibited. - *Conditions of Employment: - Pre-employment Drug Testing: Do you understand that pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for all prospective MCPS employees? - Level II Background Check: Do you understand a pre-employment Level II background check will be conducted on all prospective MCPS employees? Marion County Public Schools conducts Level II background screenings through the Florida Care Provider Ground Screening Clearinghouse. Additional information about the clearinghouse can be found at info.flclearinghouse.com. - Confidentiality Agreement: Sealed or expunged records will reveal during a Level II background check. - Application Omissions: Do you understand that any omission, incorrect or false response to any information on your application will constitute a reason for refusal to hire or dismissal? If in doubt, disclose and explain. Failure to disclose convictions will result in an applicant being ineligible for employment for a period of not less than six months. - Prior Conviction Disclosure: Acknowledgment of a prior conviction will not automatically disqualify you from consideration for employment. By selecting Yes, you acknowledge that you understand the following statement: "If I am not a current MCPS employee, and I am currently serving a court-ordered probation or currently in an open court case for any offense other than a minor traffic violation, I understand that I am not eligible for employment with MCPS until such probation is complete or my open court case is closed." - Employment Eligibility: - U.S. Citizenship: Are you a U.S. citizen or otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States? - Age Requirement: Are you 18 years of age or older? - Education Requirement: Do you have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent? - Essential Functions: - Are you able to perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying, with or without reasonable accommodations? - Florida Retirement System (FRS) Eligibility: - Do you authorize any and all organizations including, but not limited to, current or previous employers, educational institutions, etc., their employees, representatives, and agents to provide any and all information regarding your employment or education to the Marion County Public Schools (MCPS) and its employees, representatives, and agents requesting such information? - Employment History Checks: - Contact Information:* Applicants are required to provide contact information for their four most recent positions of employment within this application. Failure to do so may result in an employment offer being rescinded. - General Questions:*** - Thank you for applying for this position. Marion County Public Schools would like to know how you learned about this position. Please select from the following options:
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• High School Diploma
• Exam Scores (Para/GK/Other)
• Transcripts (Conferred Degrees)
• DD-214/Military Document(s)
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