Instructional Assistant IA - Kindergarten (1-Year Only) *ANTICIPATED VACANCY*

PASCO K8; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools PASCO K8 - Dade City, Florida, is seeking an Instructional Assistant IA for a temporary 1-year assignment in the Kindergarten program. The position supports a Highly Qualified Teacher and helps create a well-organized learning environment for five- to six-year-old students at PASCO K-8, 13925 14th Street, Dade City, FL 33525.

This full-time SRP role requires an Associate Degree (or 60 college hours) and a passing ParaPro test (457).

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college hours plus ParaPro 457 score.
• All employees must complete required training and meet health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher to maintain a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom.
• Provide supervision and support to kindergarten students under the guidance of a Highly Qualified Teacher.
• Assist with instructional resources and classroom routines to support student learning.

Education

Associate Degree

60 semester hours

ParaPro Test 457

Job description

Instructional Assistant IA - Kindergarten (1-Year Only) *ANTICIPATED VACANCY*

Pasco County Schools PASCO K8 - Dade City, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education , and Pasco County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5952263

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

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

***The following job ad is for a temporary 1-year assignment

for the 2026-2027 school year.

Estimated Start Date: ANTICIPATED End Date:06/02/2026

Location: PASCO K-8 , 13925 14th STREET, DADE CITY, FL. 33525

Grade Level:Primary (Kindergarten, Age 5-6)

School Related Personnel (SRP)

Full Time, Benefit Eligible

*Your employment with Pasco County Schools will end at the conclusion of the 2026-2027 school year.*

*The District is not obligated to offer you a position for the 2027-2028 school year.*

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, 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

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

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