What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional (On Site)- (Starting Salary $36,500) position at Florida Virtual School?
Job Title: Paraprofessional
Location: Florida Scholars Academy
Starting Salary: $36,500/year
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (250 workdays/year)
Benefits: Florida Retirement System (FRS), 12 paid holidays, health benefits
Apply Here: https://www.flvs.net/fsacareers
Looking to Make a REAL Impact?
Florida Scholars Academy is hiring Paraprofessionals to work with at-risk youth at a Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facility. Help students earn their high school diplomas and change the direction of their lives!
What’s in it for you?
✨ $36,500 Starting Salary
✨ 12 Paid Holidays (Work hard, play hard!)
✨ Full benefits with Florida Retirement System (FRS)
✨ Weekends off (because balance is key!)
✨ Make a real difference in the lives of young people
✨ A chance to level up your personal growth while changing lives
Why You'll Love This Role:
You’ll be more than just a support—you’ll be a role model, mentor, and the person helping students at the DJJ facility see that their future can be bright. Every day you’ll be making an impact that matters by:
- Supporting students 1-on-1 or in small groups to help them ace their classes
- Being their go-to person for support and motivation
- Creating a positive vibe in the classroom and keeping things organized
- Helping with behavior management, and building relationships that matter
- Collaborating with teachers to personalize learning for each student
What You Need to Bring:
✅ An Associate’s degree, 60 college credits, OR a passing score on the Paraprofessional Exam
✅ Strong communication skills and a love for helping others
✅ Empathy, patience, and the ability to keep cool in stressful situations
✅ A passion for turning lives around
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Lecanto, FL 34461 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lecanto, FL 34461: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $36,500
