Instructional Assistant IA, - Exceptional Student Education (ESE) 2026-2027

GULF HIGH; Florida; In loco; USD 28.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Gulf High School seeks an Instructional Assistant IA to support Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and DJJ programs. Location: Gulf High School, 5085 Madison St., New Port Richey, FL. 189 Days/Year, Full-Time, Benefit Eligible.

Under the supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher, you will help create a well-organized learning environment and maximize instructional resources for students. Candidates must meet district education requirements and complete required trainings and background checks.

Competenze

• Associate degree or 60 semester hours or ParaPro eligibility required.
• Must complete required trainings and health requirements.
• Background screening through the Florida Care Provider Clearinghouse.

Mansioni

• Assist teachers in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment.
• Work under direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher in ESE and DJJ programs.

Formazione

Associate degree in Education or related field

60 semester hours of college coursework

ParaPro Assessment eligibility

Descrizione del lavoro

Instructional Assistant IA, - Exceptional Student Education (ESE) 2026-2027

Starting Date: Immediately

Location: Gulf High School, 5085 Madison St., New Port Richey, FL

Specialty: Special Education, Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

School Related Personnel (SRP)

189 Days Per Year

Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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, as applicable to the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) programs.

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 .A condition of employment may be considered for qualified applicants.
• All employees must satisfactorily complete any required trainings
• All employees must meet all mandated federal and state health requirements

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

Instructional Assistant Student Support ESE

Satisfactory completion required within 6-month period of the following training and/or certification provided by the District:

• Pediatric First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• First Aid
• Medication administration
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
• In addition, CPR and First Aid training must be completed every two years and CPI training needs to be kept current and renewed on a regular basis.

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

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]

Application Deadline

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