Substitute Paraprofessional 2026 - 2027 School Year

If you are interested in becoming a Substitute Paraprofessional, please complete an application online. This posting is for the 2026 - 2027 School Year.

Once you have successfully completed your online application, please visit or call ONLY one school within Nassau County School District and request a Recommendation Form be completed by the principal. The principal will review your online application, complete the employment verification process and submit the necessary paperwork to the Human Resources Department. Please be advised that some principals may require you to complete an interview before completing the recommendation form. The completion of this process is dependent upon the response of your previous employers. All employment within the last ten (10) years, must be verified or the school may request three (3) reference letters. Upon receipt, the Human Resouces Department will contact you via email with the next step to becoming a Substitute Paraprofessional.

Once the initial clearances are obtained, you will be required to complete a portion of the online paperwork and attend an inperson session to turn in required documents and an informational on Absence Management. Dates of the in-person sessions will be provided at the time of completing the online paperwork. Education credentials required.

Next steps:

Fingerprinting ($82 - applicant pay)

Online paperwork

In-person onboarding

Online Teacher Training Course

NOTE:

If you submit your application for both Substitute Teaching and Substitute Paraprofessional at the same time, the process defined for a Substitute Teacher will prevail.

Applicants are subject to a Level II background check and undergo a screening for employment as mandated by 435.12, Florida Statutes through the Florida Care Provider Backround Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com

*Nassau County School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in the application and interview process for individuals with disabilities seeking employment with the district. For assistance, applicants/individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may contact Judith Meredith at 1201 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 or 904-491-9874.