Instructional Assistant (2026-2027)

WOODLAND ELEMENTARY; Florida; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

WOODLAND ELEMENTARY in Zephyrhills, FL is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. This SRP role supports teachers and helps maintain an organized classroom environment to maximize student engagement.

Requirements include an Associate Degree or 60 semester hours, or a ParaPro score of 457, plus completion of required trainings and health screenings. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 semester hours completed, or ParaPro Test score of 457.
• Mandatory training completion and health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers to maintain an organized, effective classroom environment and supports instructional activities.

Education

Associate Degree / ParaPro 457

Job description

Instructional Assistant (2026-2027)

Pasco County Schools WOODLAND ELEMENTARY - Zephyrhills, Florida Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5967218

Application Deadline: Oct 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 26, 2026

Job Description

Estimated Start: 10/26/2026

Location: Woodland Elementary, 38203 Henry Drive, Zephyrhills, FL 33542

School Related Personnel - SRP

Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

Specialty:Instructional Assistant, Basic

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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Associate Degree, completion of 60 semester hours of college or passing score of 457 on the ParaPro Test
• All employees must satisfactorily complete any required training. All employees must meet all mandated federal and state health requirements

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]