Instructional Assistant (IA), Special Education, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Wesley Chapel, Florida is seeking a dedicated Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time position involves assisting the Exceptional Student Education teacher in creating an effective learning environment for students with disabilities.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate Degree or equivalent credentials, complete necessary certifications, and demonstrate skills in first aid and crisis prevention. Benefits include professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completion of 60 semester hours of college or a passing score of 457 on the ParaPro Assessment.
• Satisfactory completion of required training/certification within 6-month period.

Responsibilities

• Assist ESE teachers in providing an organized educational environment.
• Support students with disabilities to take advantage of instructional resources.

Skills

Pediatric First Aid / CPR

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Medication administration

Education

Associate Degree or passing score on ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Instructional Assistant (IA), Special Education, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) 2026-2027

Pasco County Schools, Wesley Chapel High – Wesley Chapel, Florida

Job Details

Job ID: 5765608

Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Estimated Start Date: 08/10/2026

Location: Wesley Chapel High School, 30651 Wells Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

Specialty: Special Education, Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

School Related Personnel – SRP

Full‑time, benefit eligible position

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teacher(s) in providing a well‑organized, smoothly functioning educational environment in which students with cognitive, physical, communication and emotional disabilities can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources, under the direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

Education, Training & Experience

• Associate Degree; completion of 60 semester hours of college or a passing score of 457 on the ParaPro Assessment. Information about ParaPro can be located at www.ets.org/parapro.

Conditions of Employment may be considered for highly qualified candidates who are willing to complete ParaPro testing during the 2023‑2024 school year.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

Satisfactory completion required within 6‑month period of the following training and/or certification provided by the District:

• Pediatric First Aid / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• First Aid
• Medication administration
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
• In addition, CPR and First Aid training must be completed every two years and CPI training must be kept current and renewed on an annual basis.

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

Contact Information

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