Instructional Assistant (2026-2027)

DOUBLE BRANCH ELEMENTARY; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Double Branch Elementary School in Wesley Chapel, FL is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support teachers and help create a well-organized learning environment that enables students to engage with the instructional program under a Highly Qualified Teacher.

Applicants must have an Associate Degree or 60 college hours and a passing score on the ParaPro test (457). Background screening and mandated health requirements are also required by Pasco County Schools.

Qualifications

• Assist teachers in a well-organized classroom and instructional program.
• Support students under the supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.
• Maintain health and safety requirements as per district policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher(s) in delivering instruction and managing the classroom.
• Support individualized student needs and resource access.
• Uphold district guidelines and safety standards.

Skills

Paraprofessional support

Classroom assistance

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree or 60 credit hours

ParaPro test 457 passing score

Job description

Starting Date: Oct 19, 2026

Job Description

Location:Double Branch Elementary School, 31500 Chancey Rd., Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

School Related Personnel - SRP

Specialty: 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)

Pasco County Schools DOUBLE BRANCH ELEMENTARY - Wesley Chapel, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Starting Date: Oct 19, 2026

Job Description

Estimated Start:10/19/2026

Location:Double Branch Elementary School, 31500 Chancey Rd., Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

School Related Personnel - SRP

Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

Specialty: 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]