School/Center: Sherwood Elementary School Location: 2541 Post Road Melbourne Job Number: 000389 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: 08/11/2026 Date Available: Status: All ApplicantsContract: 9 Month Hours/Day: 6.500 Qualifications/Certifications: SUMMARY/SCOPE/GOAL To assist certified personnel in achieving instructional goals through participation in curricular activities and supervision of students.

QUALIFICATIONS 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

📌 ParaProfessional-PRE-K (Melbourne)
🏢 Brevard Public Schools
📍 Melbourne