Instructional Assistant (IA) for Student Services (2026-2027)

CYPRESS CREEK MIDDLE; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress Creek Middle School in Wesley Chapel, FL seeks an Instructional Assistant (IA) for Student Services for the 2026-2027 school year. You will support teachers and students, help implement an instructional and behavioral program, and perform clerical duties to aid school operations.

The role is full-time and benefit-eligible, with a 196-day calendar. An associate degree or 60 college hours (or a ParaPro score) is required, along with mandatory trainings and background screening.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 semester hours or ParaPro score of 457 required.
• Must complete required trainings and health requirements.
• Background screening via Florida Clearinghouse Level II is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and staff in working with students and behavioral program.
• Perform varied clerical duties to support school operations.
• Carry out duties assigned by principal and administrative staff.

Education

Associate Degree

60 semester hours

ParaPro Test score 457

Job description

Instructional Assistant (IA) for Student Services (2026-2027)

Pasco County Schools CYPRESS CREEK MIDDLE - Wesley Chapel, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5907719

Application Deadline: Sep 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 14, 2026

Job Description

Estimated Start: 9/14/2026

Location: Cypress Creek Middle School, 8845 Old Pasco Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

School Related Personnel (SRP)

196 Days Per Year

Full Time, Benefit Eligible

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting teachers and staff in working with students, organizing and implementing an instructional academic and behavioral program, performing varied clerical duties to support school operations, and carrying out other duties assigned by the principal and other administrative staff.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Associate Degree, completion of 60 semester hours of college or passing score of 457 on theParaPro 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.

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]