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

Pasco County Schools; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools at Pine View Elementary in Land O\' Lakes, FL is seeking an Instructional Assistant IA in Student Support for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time, benefit-eligible position works under a Highly Qualified Teacher to support the instructional program.

Located at Pine View Elementary, 5333 Parkway Blvd., Land O\' Lakes, this 189-day role offers full-time hours with benefits and is ideal for candidates with an education-related

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 semester hours required or pass ParaPro exam.
• Completion of required trainings and mandated health screenings.
• Background screening as per district policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers to maintain a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom.
• Support ESE and DJJ programs under supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.
• Manage classroom resources and student materials as directed.

Education

Associate degree in Education or related field

60 semester hours of college coursework

ParaPro Assessment qualifying score

Job description

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

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5860271

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

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Estimated Start: 8/10/2026

Location: Pine View Elementary School, 5333 Parkway Blvd., Land O Lakes, FL 34639

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

Contact Information

• Sandra Dinehart , Bookkeeper/Secretary
• PINE VIEW ELEMENTARY
• Email: [e-mail]