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

Young World Physical Education; Holiday (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks an Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year to provide support within the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program in Holiday, Florida. This role requires assisting teachers to ensure students benefit from the educational environment.

Applicants should have an associate's degree or equivalent coursework, and must complete necessary training certifications. The position is full-time and eligible for benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Education or related field is preferred.
• Experience in educational settings is valuable.
• Must complete all mandated trainings.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in providing an organized educational environment.
• Support students in achieving their instructional goals.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state health requirements.

Education

Associate degree from an accredited institution in Education or related field

60 semester hours of college/university level coursework

Qualifying score on the ParaPro Assessment

Tools

Pediatric First Aid

CPR

AED training

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Job description

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

Pasco County Schools PAUL R. SMITH K8 - Holiday, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5696937

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

Re-Posted: Jun 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Estimated Start: Anticipated

Location: Paul R. Smith K8, 1410 Sweetbriar Drive, Holiday, FL 34691

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

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.

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]

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