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

LONGLEAF ELEMENTARY; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Longleaf Elementary School in New Port Richey, FL seeks an Instructional Assistant IA to support Special Education and ESE/DJJ programs. The role is full-time, 189 days per year, with immediate start and benefits.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers, maintaining an organized classroom, and ensuring a productive learning environment under qualified supervision. Valid para-pro or equivalent credentials are required by the district.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate degree or 60 college hours with ParaPro qualification, plus district trainings.
• Must meet federal/state health requirements and pass required trainings.
• Background screening per Florida requirements is conducted.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher(s) to maintain an organized, smoothly running classroom.
• Support instruction under supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher in ESE/DJJ programs.
• Help manage student resources and materials for lessons.
• Contribute to a safe, positive learning environment for students.

Education

Associate degree in Education

60 semester hours coursework

ParaPro Assessment qualifying score

Job description

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

Pasco County Schools LONGLEAF ELEMENTARY - New Port Richey, Florida Open in Google Maps

Longleaf Elementary School 3253 Town Ave New Port Richey, Fl 34655

Job Details

• Job ID: 5967991
• Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Oct 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Estimated Start:Immediately

Location:Longleaf Elementary School 3253 Town Ave New Port Richey, Fl 34655

Specialty:Special Education, Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

School Related Personnel (SRP)

189 Days Per Year

Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

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, as applicable to the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) programs.

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 Assessment .A condition of employment may be considered for qualified applicants.
• All employees must satisfactorily complete any required trainings
• All employees must meet all mandated federal and state health requirements

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

Instructional Assistant Student Support ESE:

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 needs to be kept current and renewed on a regular basis.

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

• Catherine Pesce , Bookkeeper
• LONGLEAF ELEMENTARY
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]