ESE Instructional Assistant: SBP & Student Support

SEVEN SPRINGS ELEMENTARY; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SEVEN SPRINGS ELEMENTARY in Florida is seeking an Instructional Assistant IA for Student Support in the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Social Behavioral Program (SBP) for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting teachers and supporting SBP students under supervision, with requiredParaPro/education credentials.

The position is full-time, benefit eligible, and located at Seven Springs Elementary School in New Port Richey, FL.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 credits required or eligible for ParaPro assessment.
• Must meet district health and training requirements within specified period.
• Prior experience supporting ESE/SBP students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers to maintain organized, effective classroom routines.
• Support ESE/SBP students to access instructional programs and resources.
• Follow supervision guidelines of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

Skills

Student support

Classroom assistance

Instructional support

Education

Associate degree in Education

60 credits college coursework

ParaPro eligibility

Tools

CPR/First Aid

CPI training

Medication administration

Job description

Instructional Assistant IA, Student Support - Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Social Behavioral Program (SBP) 2026-2027 *Anticipated Vacancy*

Starting Date: Sep 17, 2026

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Location:Seven Springs Elementary School, 8025 Mitchell Ranch Rd., New Port Richey, FL 34655

Specialty:Special Education, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) - Social Behavioral Program (SBP)

School Related Personnel (SRP)

189 Days Per Year

JOB SUMMARY

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.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• 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 .A condition of employment may be considered for qualified applicants.
• All employees must satisfactorily complete any required trainings
• All employees must meet all mandated federal and state health requirements

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

Instructional Assistant Student Support ESE:

Satisfactory completion required within 6-month period of the following training and/or certification provided by the District:

• Pediatric First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• First Aid
• Medication administration
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
• In addition, CPR and First Aid training must be completed every two years and CPI training needs to be kept current and renewed on a regular basis.

Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening.

For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com .

Notification of Nondiscrimination:The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.

Instructional Assistant IA, Student Support - Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Social Behavioral Program (SBP) 2026-2027 *Anticipated Vacancy*

Pasco County Schools SEVEN SPRINGS ELEMENTARY - New Port Richey, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education , and Pasco County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5914809
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 17, 2026

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Estimated Start: 09/17/2026

Location:Seven Springs Elementary School, 8025 Mitchell Ranch Rd., New Port Richey, FL 34655

Specialty:Special Education, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) - Social Behavioral Program (SBP)

School Related Personnel (SRP)

189 Days Per Year

Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

JOB SUMMARY

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.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• 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 .A condition of employment may be considered for qualified applicants.
• All employees must satisfactorily complete any required trainings
• All employees must meet all mandated federal and state health requirements

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS Instructional Assistant Student Support ESE:

Satisfactory completion required within 6-month period of the following training and/or certification provided by the District:

• Pediatric First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• First Aid
• Medication administration
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
• In addition, CPR and First Aid training must be completed every two years and CPI training needs to be kept current and renewed on a regular basis.

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BACKGROUND SCREENING

Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening.

For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com .

Notification of Nondiscrimination:The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Pasco County Schools
• 7227 Land O'Lakes Blvd.
• Land O' Lakes, Florida 34639
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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