51114 Paraprofessional

Additional Information:
Come work and live in the Heart of the Florida Keys.
MHS is a combination high school with grades 6-12 located in the Heart of the Fla Keys.
We have a full-time opening for an Exceptional Student Education Paraprofessional.
You will work with a variety of students througout the day.
Hours: 7.50
Starting hourly rate of $19.28.
Days per year: 186 (Enjoy the same schedule as the students)
Florida Retirement System/Full Benefits

Rate of pay can increase with confirmed years of direct experience.

The essential function of the position within the organization is to assist teachers in instructing and directing the activities of students to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. The position is responsible for assisting teachers in preparing instructional materials, supervising and assisting children in the classroom and in other areas of the school, reinforcing classroom lessons, administering testing, assisting students with academic and life skills exercises and activities, reinforcing knowledge, assisting students with physical needs, and performing related work as assigned and providing other assistance as requested incumbents may be responsible for coordinating special project and programs as assigned. The position works under direct supervision according to set procedures.

To be qualified for a paraprofessional position, you need an Associate&rsquos Degree, at least 60 semester hours of college credit or a passing score on the ETS paraprofessional exam of 464 or higher.
You will be informed on where the paraprofessional exam will be administered, if needed.
Prior to taking the exam, we highly recommend that candidates review the free study guide athttps://www.ets.org/s/parapro/pdf/1755.pdf.