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Testing Information

Applicants without a High School Diploma or GED

Non-teaching (support) applicants who have not earned a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) are required to successfully pass a basic math and literacy assessment before beginning employment. If you have questions regarding the assessment, please contact Alexi Salguero via email at ajsalgue@volusia.k12.fl.us.

Applicants successfully completing the assessment will become eligible to apply for the following positions:

  • School Way Cafe Assistant
  • Dining Room Aide
  • Roofer

All other positions require a high school diploma or GED from an accredited school.

The assessment is not equivalent to that of GED examination. For job requirement information, refer to the required qualifications listed on the vacancy advertisement.

Paraprofessional Testing (PARAPRO)

To be a Paraprofessional, you must have a high school diploma or GED and one of the following:

  • Associate's degree or higher
  • 48 hours of verified college credit
  • Or, pass the PARAPRO test with a score of 464 or higher

  • If you do not have at least 48 hours of college credits, you will be required to pass the ParaPro test.

    To take the ParaPro test, please contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS) directly to schedule an appointment at one of their designated test centers. You can find more information and register at https://www.ets.org/parapro. The test fee is $85.00.

If you have not already, please have your college transcripts sent to us immediately.  Your transcripts      may be sent electronically, please submit to transcripts@volusia.k12.fl.us.  If your college sends transcripts   through USPS, please send them to Human Resources – Transcripts 200 N Clara Ave. DeLand, FL 32720.