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

Pasco County Schools • Wesley Chapel, FL

4d • 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. The position is based at Watergrass Elementary School in Wesley Chapel, Florida, and is scheduled for 189 days per year. It is full-time and benefit eligible.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited institution in Education or a related field, or 60 semester hours of college/university-level coursework from an accredited institution, or a qualifying score on the ParaPro Assessment.
• Satisfactorily complete any required trainings.
• Meet all mandated federal and state health requirements.
• Complete District-provided Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, First Aid, medication administration, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training within six months of employment.
• Renew CPR and First Aid training every two years and keep CPI training current through regular renewal.
• Complete fingerprinting and Level II background screening as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher(s) in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment.
• Help students take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources under the direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher, as applicable to ESE and DJJ programs.

What This Job Offers

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