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

PAUL R. SMITH K8; Holiday (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools at Paul R. Smith K-8 in Holiday, FL seeks an Instructional Assistant (IA) for Student Services for the 2026-2027 anticipated vacancy.

The IA will support teachers, organize instructional and behavioral programs, and handle clerical tasks to assist school operations under principal direction. Requirements include an Associate Degree or 60 college hours or a ParaPro score of 457, plus completion of required trainings and adherence to health screenings.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or 60 college hours or ParaPro Test score 457.
• Complete required training; meet all mandated federal and state health requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Associate Degree or 60 college hours or ParaPro score 457

Job description

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

Pasco County Schools PAUL R. SMITH K8 - Holiday, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5954547

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

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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

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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