Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Wilkinson Elementary School is seeking an ESE Paraprofessional to support one-on-one for a student in Sarasota, FL. This is a full-time position with an 8-hour workday and 30-minute lunch, following the school bell schedule. This is a 10-month position following the school calendar, with summers off.

Perks of being a Paraprofessional:

· Our employees receive 10 paid sick days as well as 100% of their benefit premiums paid by the school district. The benefits package includes the following core benefits:

Health Insurance (4 types of medical plans to choose from, a low/high PPO and a low/high HMO)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$50k Basic Term Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Additional voluntary benefits available such as: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health care and dependent care, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Term Life Insurance, Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Lantern, Healthcare Bluebook, and options for 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans

· Paid holidays that follow the school calendar (Winter Break, Spring Break, Thanksgiving Break and summers off)

· Employer contributions to retirement plan through Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Paraprofessional Qualifications:

· High School Diploma

· A passing score of 457 or higher on the Para Pro Assessment Test OR an Associate's Degree or sixty (60) hour equivalent from an accredited educational institution

· Completed Classified application on (see instructions below)

Paraprofessional Job Goal:

To implement academic and behavioral instruction and supervision to students independently at the direction of the classroom teacher.

Paraprofessional Responsibilities Include:

· Independently supervise and implement instruction to students as assigned

· Assist staff members with behavioral management

· Assist in creating a safe learning environment and workplace

· Implement classroom activities as directed

· Assist with personal care and hygiene including but not limited to diapering, toileting, feeding, and medical tasks

· See full job description for additional responsibilities.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for employment, please submit a “Classified/Non-Instructional" application on our website at and apply on this site with your resume. Our recruitment team will share your interest with the school team.

Visit Human Resources’ website to start your application! Please note that computers and application assistance are available.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.67 per hour

Dedicated to academic excellence, Sarasota County Schools is home to 57 schools, 45,000 students, and 5,700 employees. It is one of only two Florida districts to be graded “A” by the Florida Department of Education every year since grading began in 2004. Our district offers one of the highest starting salaries in Florida along with an incredible benefits package including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. U.S. News and World Report has recently ranked Sarasota among the best places to live in the nation and the top place to live in Florida.

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Dedicated to academic excellence, Sarasota County Schools is home to 57 schools, 45,000 students, and 5,700 employees. It is one of only two Florida districts to be graded “A” by the Florida Department of Education every year since grading began in 2004. Our district offers one of the highest starting salaries in Florida along with an incredible benefits package including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. U.S. News and World Report has recently ranked Sarasota among the best places to live in the nation and the top place to live in Florida.

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