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

Pasco County Schools; Spring Hill (FL); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pasco County Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant IA, Student Support in ESE for Crews Lake Middle School (Spring Hill, FL). The role is 189 days per year, full-time, benefit eligible, with immediate start.

Under the supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher, you will help create a structured classroom environment and support students in accessing the curriculum. Required qualifications include an Associate degree or 60 college hours, or qualification via ParaPro; completion of

Qualifications

• Requires Associate degree or 60 sem hrs, or ParaPro qualification.
• Must complete required trainings and health requirements.
• Background screening will be conducted using district processes.

Responsabilités

• Assist teachers to provide a well-organized educational environment.
• Support ESE and DJJ programs under supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.
• Ensure students can access instructional programs and resources.

Formation

Associate degree in Education or related field

60 semester hours of college course work

ParaPro Assessment qualification

Mandatory trainings & health requirements

Description du poste

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Location:Crews Lake Middle School, 15144 Shady Hills Rd., Spring Hill, FL 34610

Specialty:Special Education, Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

School Related Personnel (SRP)

189 Days Per Year

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.

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.

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: 5967593
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Estimated Start:Immediately

Location:Crews Lake Middle School, 15144 Shady Hills Rd., Spring Hill, FL 34610

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.

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 .

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

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

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