Instructional Assistant (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

GULF MIDDLE; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools seeks an Instructional Assistant (Anticipated Vacancy) for Gulf Middle School in New Port Richey, FL. The role involves assisting teachers to create an organized, supportive learning environment and enabling students to access instructional resources.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate Degree or 60 college hours and a ParaPro score of 457, plus completion of required trainings and health screenings as mandated.

Qualifications

• Assist teachers to maintain a well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment.
• Work under the direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher(s) in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment for students to access instructional program and resources.
• Support under the supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

Education

Associate Degree / 60 semester hours / ParaPro 457

Job description

Instructional Assistant (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Job Description

Estimated Start:Anticipated

Location:Gulf Middle School,6419 Louisiana Avenue,New Port Richey, FL 34653

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) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Pasco County Schools GULF MIDDLE - New Port Richey, Florida Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5980454
Application Deadline: Nov 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Nov 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Estimated Start:Anticipated

Location:Gulf Middle School,6419 Louisiana Avenue,New Port Richey, FL 34653

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, 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]

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