The Villages Charter School
Location
The Villages, Florida
Salary
$17 / HOUR
The ESE paraprofessional assists teachers in implementing individualized education plans and providing academic and social support to students with autism. They are responsible for monitoring student progress, maintaining classroom order, and assisting with daily living needs.
Candidates must possess at least 60 college credit hours or have passed the ParaPro test. Experience working with children with autism in an educational or therapeutic setting is required.
The Villages Charter School Autism Center is dedicated to meeting the educational needs of students on the autism spectrum. The center supports students’ academic, social, and emotional development through a combination of individualized instruction, specialized programs, and targeted therapies provided by our highly trained staff. Through incorporating principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), students will receive the support they need in a nurturing educational environment focused on individualized learning and growth.
The Villages Charter School Autism Center, LLC (TVCS AC) is a subsidiary of The Villages Charter School, Inc. which operates by a charter agreement approved by the Sumter County Board of Education and the Florida State Department of Education. Both The Villages Charter School (“VCS”) and The Villages Charter School Autism Center, LLC (TVCS AC) are Charter in the Workplace schools (see also School of Choice) founded primarily for the benefit of the children of employees of The Villages of Lake-Sumter, Inc. and those Business Partners who have in the past and continue to participate in the development of The Villages. Unlike traditional county schools, our enrollment criteria is based upon the place of employment of one of the parents/guardians rather than the geographic address of their home.
The Autism Center is located on the Buffalo Ridge campus serving K-6 students, offering a comprehensive support system tailored to each child’s unique needs through a collaborative approach involving passionate educators, therapists, behavioral specialists, and families.
The Villages Charter School Autism Center is seeking multiple ESE Paraprofessional candidates to support the ESE teacher in creating an enriching learning environment for our students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Salary is commensurate with experience, starting at $17.00 per hour. Anticipated start date for this position is July 21, 2026.
The ESE paraprofessional is responsible for assisting the teacher(s) and/or other school personnel by performing assigned tasks in the classroom and during wrap-around services. The goal is to provide a quality educational program for students within a specialized school setting.
stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
197 days – Non-Exempt. Length of the work year and hours of employment are those established by the Board. Additional days may be available for work during Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer camps.
All prospective employees will be required to be fingerprinted through the Clearinghouse, instructions provided when hired. If you have questions regarding the Clearinghouse, please see https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ [https://info.flclearinghouse.com/].
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of TVCS AC policy on evaluations of personnel.
Market context
In Florida, teaching assistant roles are often driven by ongoing classroom support needs and school staffing patterns, especially in busy elementary and special education settings. These positions can be competitive because schools look for dependable, energetic candidates who meet state or accreditation requirements, have relevant education or experience, and clear background screening. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and screening status before applying.
Salary benchmark
$32,378 avg / yr
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