Instructional Assistant (2026-27) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Pasco County Schools; Florida; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools in New Port Richey is seeking an Instructional Assistant at Richey Elementary to support teachers and students during the morning session. The position is part-time, non-benefit, with hours from 08:40am to 12:25pm, under the supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

Responsibilities include helping manage the classroom, assisting with instructional activities, and ensuring a well-organized educational environment that enables students to engage fully with the program.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college hours or ParaPro test score 457.
• Must complete required training and meet health requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Associate degree / 60 college hours or ParaPro 457

Mandatory health requirements and training

Job description

Instructional Assistant (2026-27) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Job Description

Estimated Start: Anticipated

Location: Richey Elementary,6850 Adams Street,New Port Richey, FL 34652

School Related Personnel - SRP

Hours: 08:40am-12:25pm per work day

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.

Job Details

Job ID: 5970192

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

Posted: Oct 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Estimated Start: Anticipated

Location: Richey Elementary,6850 Adams Street,New Port Richey, FL 34652

School Related Personnel - SRP

Part Time, Non-Benefit

Hours: 08:40am-12:25pm per work day

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 .

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:

Part-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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