Instructional Assistant 2026-2027

Pasco County Schools; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools West Zephyrhills Elementary in Zephyrhills, Florida is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting teachers to maintain a well-organized classroom environment and maximize student access to the instructional program under the supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

The position is Full-Time and benefit eligible, with immediate starting date.

Qualifications

• 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
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting teacher(s) in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment under the direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher

Skills

Paraprofessional support

Classroom assistance

Education

Associate Degree / 60 semester hours

Job description

Instructional Assistant 2026-2027

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5895214

Application Deadline: Aug 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Estimated Start

Immediately

Location

West Zephyrhills Elementary, 37900 14th Ave., 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]

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