Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver - CIS Environmental Education Centers (2026-2027)

PASCO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Land O' Lakes (FL); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pasco County Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver to support Environmental Education Centers in Land O’ Lakes, FL. The role involves assisting teachers, preparing and delivering lessons, and managing student groups across three centers.

In addition to instructional support, driving duties require transporting students to and from centers. Candidates should have an associate degree or 60 college hours, ParaPro eligibility, and valid CDL with S and P endorsements, plus health

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college hours in education or related field.
• Must obtain ParaPro score or equivalent.
• Meet health requirements and trainings as required by district.
• Valid Florida CDL with School Bus Endorsements and Passenger Endorsement.

Responsabilités

• Assist teachers in delivering organized instructional activities.
• Support Environmental Programs across three Environmental Education Centers.
• Assist with lesson preparation and manage student groups.
• Transport students to and from Environmental Centers.

Connaissances

Student supervision

Lesson preparation support

Driving duties (bus)

Communication with teachers

Formation

Associate degree in Education or related field

60 semester hours college coursework

ParaPro Assessment (or equivalent)

Outils

CDL Class B with S & P endorsements

CPR/AED certification

Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC)

Description du poste

Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver - CIS Environmental Education Centers (2026-2027)

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Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Estimated Start: Anticipated

Location: Pasco County Schools, Environmental Centers

School Related Personnel (SRP)

196Days Per Year

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; and for the safe and efficient delivery of students in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, rules of the State Board of Education, and policies and procedures of the District.

The bulk of responsibilities will be as an Instructional Assistant in direct support of our Environmental Programs at our three Environmental Education Centers. This includes assisting the teacher with preparation and implementation of lessons and managing student groups. Driving duties will include transporting students to and from Environmental Centers.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree from an accredited institution in the field of Education, or related field


• OR


• 60 semester hours of college/university level course work from an accredited institution


• All employees must satisfactorily complete any required trainings


• All employees must meet all mandated federal and state health requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited institution in the field of Education, or related field


• OR


• 60 semester hours of college/university level course work from an accredited institution


• OR


• Obtain qualifying score to pass the ParaPro Assessment


• All employees must satisfactorily complete any required trainings


• All employees must meet all mandated federal and state health requirements

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Valid and current Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B, with a School Bus Endorsement ‘S’, and Passenger Endorsement ‘P’


• Valid and current American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED)


• Current or ability to obtain Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC) for Commercial Driver Fitness Determination according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)


• Must maintain a driving record that meets the standards of the District Safe Driver Plan. Driver’s License must be maintained as a condition of continued employment

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: 5977914

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

Posted: Oct 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Estimated Start: Anticipated

Location: Pasco County Schools, Environmental Centers

School Related Personnel (SRP)

196Days Per Year

Full Time, Benefit Eligible

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; and for the safe and efficient delivery of students in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, rules of the State Board of Education, and policies and procedures of the District.

The bulk of responsibilities will be as an Instructional Assistant in direct support of our Environmental Programs at our three Environmental Education Centers. This includes assisting the teacher with preparation and implementation of lessons and managing student groups. Driving duties will include transporting students to and from Environmental Centers.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree from an accredited institution in the field of Education, or related field


• OR


• 60 semester hours of college/university level course work from an accredited institution


• OR


• Obtain qualifying score to pass the ParaPro Assessment


• All employees must satisfactorily complete any required trainings


• All employees must meet all mandated federal and state health requirements

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Valid and current Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B, with a School Bus Endorsement ‘S’, and Passenger Endorsement ‘P’


• Valid and current American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED)


• Current or ability to obtain Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC) for Commercial Driver Fitness Determination according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)


• Must maintain a driving record that meets the standards of the District Safe Driver Plan. Driver’s License must be maintained as a condition of continued employment

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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