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Teacher's Aide / Paraprofessional (K-12)

Teacher's aides and paraprofessionals support classroom instruction in K-12 settings, working under teacher direction to assist students with learning activities and behavioral support. Florida's 67 school districts collectively represent the 4th-largest state school system nationally, with Miami-Dade County Public Schools (the nation's 4th largest district) employing over 3,000 paraprofessionals alone.

FL Median Salary
$30,310
Entry Salary
$24,360
Experienced
$38,330
FL Growth
N/A

Requirements & Training

  • Credential: Title I schools: must meet ESEA highly qualified standard (AA degree or 48 college credits or ParaPro exam); ParaPro Assessment via ETS ($55)

Career Path

  1. Paraprofessional → Lead Paraprofessional → Teacher (with bachelor's + certification) → Instructional Specialist

Top Florida Employers

Miami-Dade County Public SchoolsBroward County SchoolsPalm Beach County SchoolsOrange County Public SchoolsHillsborough County SchoolsAll 67 FL public school districts

Related Programs

  • Paraprofessional Certificate
  • ParaPro Exam Prep
  • Education Technology Certificate
  • AA in Education (for advancement)
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Salary data sourced from Bureau of Labor Statistics Florida Occupational Employment Statistics. School data from Florida Department of Education CIE database.

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