Instructional Assistant (2026-2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Pasco County Schools’ Moon Lake Elementary in New Port Richey, FL seeks an Instructional Assistant, Basic to support teachers and students in a dynamic classroom environment. Under the supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher, you will help manage instructional resources and maximize student engagement, with required 60 college hours or an Associate Degree and successful ParaPro testing.

This is a full-time position with benefits; background screening and health requirements are part of the

Qualifications

• Associate Degree completed or 60 credit hours and passing ParaPro test.
• Must complete required training and meet health requirements.
• Background screening through Florida Clearinghouse Level II.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in maintaining an organized, effective classroom environment.
• Support instructional activities under supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Associate Degree

60 semester hours

ParaPro Test score 457

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Location:Moon Lake Elementary,12019 Tree Breeze Drive, New Port Richey, FL 34654

School Related Personnel - SRP

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

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 (2026-2027)

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5970244
Application Deadline: Nov 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Estimated Start: 11/09/2026

Location:Moon Lake Elementary,12019 Tree Breeze Drive, New Port Richey, FL 34654

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

• Michael Toncich , Principal
• MOON LAKE ELEMENTARY
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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