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

Pasco County Schools•Wesley Chapel, FL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant, Student Support – Exceptional Student Education (ESE), assists teacher(s) in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment where students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources. The role 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 scheduled for 189 days per year. It is an anticipated vacancy for the 2026–2027 school year, with an estimated start date of October 26, 2026, at New River Elementary in Wesley Chapel, Florida.

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.

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.