Instructional Assistant, Basic (2026-2027)

CHESTER W TAYLOR ELEMENTARY; Florida; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CHESTER W TAYLOR ELEMENTARY in Zephyrhills, FL is seeking an Instructional Assistant, Basic for the 2026-2027 year. The role supports teachers, helps maintain an organized classroom, and enables students to access the instructional program under a Highly Qualified Teacher.

Required education includes an Associate Degree or 60 college hours or a ParaPro test score of 457, with mandatory training and health screenings. This is a full-time SRP position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have Associate Degree or 60 college semester hours or ParaPro test score of 457.
• All employees must satisfactorily complete required training and meet federal/state health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment.
• Support the instructional program and utilize available resources under supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.
• Perform duties as a Pasco County SRP instructional assistant to support classroom activities.

Education

Associate Degree or 60 semester hours or ParaPro test score of 457

Job description

Instructional Assistant, Basic (2026-2027)

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5871126

Application Deadline: Nov 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Description

Estimated Start: Anticipated

Location: Chester Taylor Elementary School , 3638 Morris Bridge Rd, Zephyrhills, FL 33543

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, 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 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]