Instructional Assistant (IA) 2026-2027 *Anticipated Vacancy*

DEER PARK ELEMENTARY; Florida; On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DEER PARK ELEMENTARY in New Port Richey, FL is seeking an Instructional Assistant (IA) for the 2026-2027 school year. The IA will assist teachers, help maintain a well-organized classroom, and support students under the supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

Required education includes an Associate degree or 60 college hours or passing the ParaPro Assessment, with full-time, benefit-eligible employment and mandatory trainings. The position is open until filled.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited institution in Education or related field OR 60 semester hours from an accredited institution OR passing the ParaPro Assessment.
• Must meet all mandated health requirements and complete required trainings.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher(s) in maintaining a well-organized classroom and learning environment.
• Support instructional activities and resources under supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.
• Contribute to student engagement and classroom management as part of SRP role.

Education

Associate degree or 60 college hours or ParaPro

ParaPro Assessment qualifying score

Mandatory trainings completion

Job description

Instructional Assistant (IA) 2026-2027 *Anticipated Vacancy*

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5974567
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Nov 9, 2026

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Estimated Start Date: 11/9/2026

Location: Deer Park Elementary, 8636 Trouble Creek Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34653

School Related Personnel - SRP

Full-time, benefit eligible position

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 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 Assesment
• All employees must satisfactorily complete any required trainings
• All employees must meet all mandated federal and state health requirements

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

Contact Information

• Pasco County Schools
• 7227 Land O'Lakes Blvd.
• Land O' Lakes, Florida 34639
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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