Instructional Assistant (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

ODESSA ELEMENTARY; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Odessa Elementary in New Port Richey, FL seeks an Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports teachers and helps create a well-organized educational environment for students to access instruction and resources under the supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

Starting date is immediate, full-time, benefit-eligible; candidates must meet qualification requirements, including an Associate degree or 60 college hours and ParaPro 457.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 semester hours of college completed.
• Passing score of 457 on the ParaPro Test.
• Must complete required training and meet federal/state health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in providing a well-organized classroom environment.
• Support students to access the instructional program and resources.
• Work under the direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom support

Education

Associate degree or 60 college hours

ParaPro Test score 457

Job description

Instructional Assistant (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Pasco County Schools ODESSA ELEMENTARY - New Port Richey, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5975465
Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Estimated Start: Anticipated

Location: Odessa Elementary, 12810 Interlaken Rd,

New Port Richey, FL 34655

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

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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]

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