Instructional Assistant (IA) for Student Services (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Pasco County Schools; Holiday (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant (IA) for Student Services at Paul R. Smith K-8 in Holiday, FL for the 2026-2027 school year.

The IA will assist teachers and staff in implementing instructional and behavioral programs, organize activities, perform clerical duties to support school operations, and carry out duties assigned by the principal and administrative staff. Qualifications include an Associate Degree or 60 college hours or a passing score of 457 on the ParaPro

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and staff in working with students and supporting instructional and behavioral programs
• Organize and implement an instructional academic and behavioral program
• Perform varied clerical duties to support school operations
• Carry out other duties assigned by the principal and administrative staff

Education

Associate Degree / 60 semester hours

ParaPro Test 457

Job description

Instructional Assistant (IA) for Student Services (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Job Description

Estimated Start:Anticipated

Location: Paul R. Smith K-8,1410 Sweetbriar Dr, Holiday, FL 34691

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 the ParaPro Test
• All employees must satisfactorily complete any required training. All employees must meet all mandated federal and state health requirements

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

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]