Support Staff-VPK Lead Paraprofessional

Osceola County Schools • St. Cloud, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the Lead Paraprofessional in Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten classrooms, working in conjunction with the Pre-Kindergarten Specialists. The VPK Lead Paraprofessional will provide appropriate educational opportunities and instruction for each student, according to the guidelines established in state and District policies or statutes. Must maintain state required qualifications for this position.

Requirements

• Must meet one of the following Florida DOE School-Year VPK Instructor Credential and District Qualification requirements: CDA issued by Council for Professional Recognition and DOE Emergent Literacy Course and a passing score Paraprofessional test or 60+ semester hours college credited from an accredited college or university
• CDAE issued by a DCF-approved program and DOE Emergent Literacy Course and a passing score Paraprofessional test or 60+ semester hours college credited from an accredited college or university
• Associate's or higher degree in an unrelated field, minimum six (6) credit hours in early childhood education or child development, and DOE Emergent Literacy Course
• Associate's or higher degree in child development, and DOE Emergent Literacy Course
• At least one (1) year of experience in providing child care services for children any age from birth through 8 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate educational opportunities and instruction for each student, according to the guidelines established in state and District policies or statutes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree