Position Type:
Paraprofessional/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
1/22/2024
Location:
Marathon Middle/High School
Date Available:
03/11/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until FilledCome work and live in the Heart of the Florida Keys.
Marathon High School is a combination high school with grades 6-12 located in the Heart of the Florida Keys.
We have a full-time opening for an Exceptional Student Education Paraprofessional.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 qualify for a paraprofessional position, a minimum of 60 hours of verifiable college coursework completion or a passing score of 464 on the paraprofessional exam is required. Please upload a copy of the official transcript(s) or passing score report to the application. Paraprofessional exams are now being offered through our Adult Education department at (305) 293-1400 ext. 54327. Prior to taking the exam, we highly recommend that candidates review the free study guide at https://www.ets.org/s/parapro/pdf/1755.pdf.

You will work with a variety of students throughout the day.
Hours per day: 7.50
Days per year: 186 ( Enjoy the same schedule as the students)
Hourly starting pay: $20.28- (15 or more years of verified full time directly related experience)
Florida Retirement System / Full Benefits