Paraprofessional-pre-k

School/Center: Discovery Elementary School

Location: 1275 Glendale Avenue Palm Bay

Job Number: 000645

School Year: 2026 FY

Position: ParaProfessional-PRE-K

Subtitle/Areas:

STARTING SALARY

Based on classification and pay plan for Classified employees:

Grade 18 $16.68 p/h (HS Diploma and ParaPro min score 457 or 60 hrs college credit in core curriculum)

Grade 19 $17.06 p/h (AA / AS or higher)

Apply By: 10/29/2025

Date Available: 08/18/2025

Status: All Applicants

Contract: 9 Month

Hours/Day: 6.500

Qualifications/Certifications:

PARAPROFESSIONAL I (GRADE 18)

EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum of 60 semester hours from an accredited educational 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.

• A Head Start Preschool assistant teacher must meet at least one of the these criteria:

• Hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (preschool level);

• Possess a State-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds CDA requirements;

• Be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or bachelor• s degree;

• Be enrolled in a CDA credential program, with the expectation of completion within 2 years of

hire.

PREFERRED/DESIRED:

PARAPROFESSIONAL II (GRADE 19)

EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED:

• Associate• s degree or higher from an accredited educational institution required.

• Experience working with children.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

REQUIRED:

• Valid State Driver• s License

Job Type: Support Personnel

Instructional Subject: N/A

Support Personnel Area: Classroom Assistant

Career and Technology Ed Subject: N/A

Coaching Activity: N/A