Instructional Assistant (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

WEST ZEPHYRHILLS ELEMENTARY; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools at West Zephyrhills Elementary in Zephyrhills, FL seeks an Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. Position involves supporting teachers and students in a well-organized classroom, under direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

Requires an Associate Degree or 60 college hours or ParaPro score 457. Background screening (Level II) is required; full-time, benefit-eligible status with standard district policies applies.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree, 60 semester hours or ParaPro Test score 457.
• All employees must complete required training and meet health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers to provide an organized, effective classroom environment under supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

Education

Associate Degree / 60 semester hours or ParaPro 457

Job description

Instructional Assistant (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Job Description

Estimated Start: Anticipated

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.

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5942840

Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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

Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

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]