Instructional Assistant (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

RODNEY B COX ELEMENTARY; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rodney B. Cox Elementary in Dade City, FL is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year (Anticipated Vacancy).

You will support teachers to maintain a well-organized classroom and help students access the instructional program under the supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher. Requirements include an Associate Degree or 60 college hours or a passing ParaPro score of 457, plus completing mandatory trainings and health requirements.

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

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

Education

Associate Degree, 60 semester hours or ParaPro score

Job description

Instructional Assistant (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Pasco County Schools RODNEY B COX ELEMENTARY - Dade City, Florida Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5968695
Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Anticipated Vacancy

Location:Rodney B. Cox Elementary, 37615 Martin Luther King Blvd., Dade City, FL 33523

Estimated Start: Immediately

School Related Personnel - SRP

Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

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]