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APPLICATION:

How long is my application kept on file?  Applications are kept on file for one year.

 

CERTIFICATION:

As a teacher, how many years of experience can I bring into the district? Refer to Article XVI of the Teacher Contract (Click here to go to the "Union Contracts" webpage)

 

CLERICAL TESTING SERVICES:

We are not offering in-person Clerical Testing at this time.  In the event you are selected for a clerical position, you will be contacted with information on how to take the clerical typing test.  Please contact Human Resources with any questions by phone at 407-870-4800, or email OsceolaHR@osceolaschools.net.

 

EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION HANDBOOK:

The Employment Administration Handbook can be found by selecting here.

 

ETHICS COMPLAINT:

To submit an Ethics Complaint Report, please select here.

 

E-VERIFY®:

The School District of Osceola County, Florida now uses E-Verify® in its hiring practices. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  Please visit E-Verify for more information.

 

FINGERPRINTS AND DRUG TEST:

If I am a former employee of the district, must I be fingerprinted, and drug tested again? According to school board rules, you must be fingerprinted if there is a break in service. However, you only need to be drug tested again if the break in service is 90 days or more.

 

HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION:

To submit a Harassment and Discrimination Report, please select here.

 

HOW CAN I BECOME A TEACHER:

Please contact our Certification Division at 407-870-4800.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

If you have questions about how to apply for positions, feel free to contact one of our recruiters:

 

LOCATION:

Where are you located? The Human Resources Office is located at 801 Bill Beck Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34744. For directions and further information, click on our Contact Information page or select this link.

 

NEPOTISM:

To view the School Board’s Nepotism Policy, please select here.

 

PARAPRO ASSESSMENT INFORMATION:

ParaPro Assessment Information

The ParaPro Assessment was developed in response to the federal No Child Left Behind legislation, which requires paraprofessionals to meet one of the following qualifications:

  • Hold an Associate of Arts degree or higher
  • Complete two years of college coursework (minimum of 60 credit hours)
  • Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics through a state or local academic assessment, and show the ability to assist in classroom instruction

About the ParaPro Assessment

The ParaPro Assessment evaluates the skills and knowledge of prospective and current paraprofessionals in reading, writing, and mathematics. It also measures the ability to apply these skills in a classroom setting.

  • Format: 90 multiple-choice questions
  • Subjects: Reading, Mathematics, Writing
  • Duration: 2.5 hours
  • Delivery: Computer-based, web format
  • Language: English

Approximately two-thirds of the questions assess basic skills, while the remaining third focus on applying those skills in instructional contexts.

Current Test Location

Mid Florida Technical College
Room 354
2900 W Oak Ridge Road
Orlando, FL 32809
Phone: 407-251-6000, ext. 7022252

 

Future Test Location
We are pleased to share that the ParaPro Assessment will soon be available at:


oTECH – Kissimmee Campus
Details regarding scheduling and availability will be shared once finalized.

Registration Details

  • Cost: $65.00
  • Registration: Available via the school’s payment site
  • Requirements: Valid government-issued ID

Register for the ParaPro Assessment here

Test Preparation Resources

Osceola District Schools does not offer test preparation classes. However, ETS provides free and affordable study materials to help candidates prepare and reduce test anxiety. For more information, please visit the ParaPro website.

After the Test

Once you’ve completed the ParaPro Assessment, please upload your score report to your candidate profile in our Career Portal.

 

UNION CONTRACTS:

Access Union Contracts Here.