Instructional Assistant (IA), Special Education - Exceptional Student Education (ESE)/Social Behavior Program (SBP) 2026-2027

RIVER RIDGE MIDDLE; Florida; On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

River Ridge Middle in New Port Richey, FL is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support the ESE/SBP program. This full-time role (189 days per year) assists teachers, helps implement instructional and behavioral plans, and provides clerical support within the school.

The position starts immediately and requires an education-related degree or equivalent coursework, with ParaPro assessment qualification as an option. The district emphasizes compliance with health and trainings requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited institution in Education or related field.
• Pass ParaPro Assessment or have an associated qualification.
• Completion of required trainings and health requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Associate degree in Education or related field

60 semester hours of college coursework

Qualifying score on ParaPro Assessment

Complete required trainings

Meet mandated health requirements

Job description

Instructional Assistant (IA), Special Education - Exceptional Student Education (ESE)/Social Behavior Program (SBP) 2026-2027

Pasco County Schools RIVER RIDGE MIDDLE - New Port Richey, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

• Job ID: 5981708
• Application Deadline: Nov 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Yesterday
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Estimated Start: Immediately

Location: River Ridge Middle School, 11646 Town Center Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654

School Related Personnel - SBP (Social Behavior Program)

189 Days Per Year

• Full-time, benefit-eligible position

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 from an accredited institution in the field of Education, or related field
• OR
• 60 semester hours of college/university level course work from an accredited institution
• OR
• Obtain qualifying score to pass the ParaPro Assesment
• All employees must satisfactorily complete any required trainings
• All employees must meet all mandated federal and state health requirements

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

Contact Information

• Ashley Serapiglia , Admin Assistant
• RIVER RIDGE MIDDLE
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]