Instructional Assistant 2026-2027 4.5 hour position *Anticipated Vacancy*

Pasco County Schools; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools' West Zephyrhills Elementary in Zephyrhills, FL, seeks an Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The 4.5 hour, part-time position supports teachers and students under direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

Responsibilities include maintaining an organized learning environment, assisting with instructional activities, and ensuring compliance with health and training requirements. A ParaPro/60 hours qualification is required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment under the direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

Education

Associate Degree / 60 hours

Job description

Instructional Assistant 2026-2027 4.5 hour position *Anticipated Vacancy*

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

Job Details

Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Estimated Start: Anticipated

Location:West Zephyrhills Elementary,37900 14th Ave.,Zephyrhills, FL 33542

School Related Personnel - SRP

Part-Time, Non-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.

Revised 9/21/26

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]