Instructional Assistant IA, Student Support - Exceptional Student Education (ESE) 2026-2027 Anticipated Vacancy

Pasco County Schools • Wesley Chapel, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting teacher(s) in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources, under the direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher, as applicable to the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) programs.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited institution in the field of Education, or related field OR 60 semester hours of college/university level course work from an accredited institution OR Obtain qualifying score to pass the ParaPro Assessment.
• Satisfactory completion of Pediatric First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training within 6 months.
• Satisfactory completion of First Aid training within 6 months.
• Satisfactory completion of Medication administration training within 6 months.
• Satisfactory completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training within 6 months.
• CPR and First Aid training must be completed every two years.
• CPI training needs to be kept current and renewed on a regular basis.
• Satisfactorily complete any required trainings.
• Meet all mandated federal and state health requirements.
• Satisfactory completion of Level II background screening.

Responsibilities

• Assisting teacher(s) in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment.
• Ensuring students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources.
• Working under the direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.
• Supporting students in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree