Instructional Assistant (2026-2027)

RICHEY ELEMENTARY; Florida; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools' RICHEY ELEMENTARY in New Port Richey, FL seeks an Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The position supports teachers and students under the supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

The role requires an Associate Degree or 60 college hours or ParaPro score, completion of required trainings, and a background screening. It is a full-time, benefit-eligible SRP.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate Degree, or completion of 60 college hours, or a passing ParaPro Test score of 457.
• All employees must satisfactorily complete required training and health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment under the supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

Skills

Citizenship/Work Authorization

Education

Associate Degree

60 semester hours

ParaPro Test score 457

Job description

Instructional Assistant (2026-2027)

Pasco County Schools RICHEY ELEMENTARY - NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Estimated Start:Immediately

Location: Richey Elementary School, 6850 Adams Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652

School Related Personnel (SRP)

196 Days Per Year

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]