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

Pasco County Schools • Holiday, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant, Student Support - Pre-k Exceptional Student Education (ESE) assists teacher(s) in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment so students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources. The position works under the direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher, as applicable to the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) programs.

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible School Related Personnel position for 189 days per year at Gulf Trace Elementary in Holiday, Florida. The role is open until filled, with an estimated start date of immediately.

Employees must satisfactorily complete required trainings and meet all mandated federal and state health requirements. The position requires satisfactory completion, within six months, of District-provided Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, First Aid, medication administration, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. CPR and First Aid training must be completed every two years, and CPI training must be kept current and renewed regularly. Employment is subject to fingerprinting and Level II background screening.

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 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.

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.
• Work under the direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher, as applicable to ESE and DJJ programs.

Benefits

• Benefit eligible

What This Job Offers

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