Instructional Assistant IA - Pre-K, Early Childhood Programs (ECP) 2026-2027 *Anticipated Vacancy*

GULF TRACE ELEMENTARY; Holiday (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant IA for Gulf Trace Elementary in Holiday, FL to support pre-kindergarten students and teachers. The role emphasizes assisting in a well-structured classroom under the supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

Required are an Associate degree or 60 college hours with ParaPro 457, plus completion of health and safety trainings. CDA credential or completion within two years is expected, with background screening through the Florida

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college hours plus ParaPro 457 score.
• Satisfactory completion of required trainings and health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom.
• Support pre-kindergarten students to take full advantage of the instructional program.
• Work under the direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

Job description

Instructional Assistant IA - Pre‑K, Early Childhood Programs (ECP) 2026-2027 *Anticipated Vacancy*

Pasco County Schools GULF TRACE ELEMENTARY - Holiday, Florida Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5960491

Application Deadline: Oct 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Estimated Start Date: Anticipated

Location: Gulf Trace Elementary School,303 Gulf Trace Blvd, Holiday, FL 34691

Specialty:Early Childhood Programs - Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK)

Age (4-5)

School Related Personnel - SRP
Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting teacher(s) in providing a well‑organized, smoothly functioning educational environment in which students of pre‑kindergarten age 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

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Satisfactory completion of American Red Cross First Aid course, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) course, or complete within three months of hire
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or complete within two years of hire

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Health Exam:Requires an initial health examination by physician upon offer or an official Post-Offer Employment Testing (POET)
• TBD: Screening for tuberculosis to assure no significant risk to the health and safety of others
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines related to Pre‑Kindergarten Services
• Satisfactory completion of American Red Cross First Aid course, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) course, or complete within three months of hire
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or complete within two years of hire

New staff members hired after the VPK program begins must complete these trainings within two months:

• Standards for Four Year Olds
• Most have Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors
• How to Administer the VPK Assessment
• Language and Vocabulary in the VPK Classroom
• Integrating the Standards: Phonological Awareness
• VPK Assessment Instructional Implications

Current and former parents or guardians of children served by the Head Start programwill receive preference for employment in Head Start vacancies for which they apply.

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]