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

COTEE RIVER ELEMENTARY; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring for the position of Instructional Assistant IA in New Port Richey, Florida. This role focuses on supporting students in the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program, ensuring they benefit from a well-organized educational environment.

The position requires an Associate degree or equivalent qualifications and significant training to assist effectively. Full-time and benefit-eligible, the role is integral to student support and educational success.

Qualifications

• Must complete required trainings for employment.
• Must pass the ParaPro Assessment.
• Meet federal and state health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in a well-organized educational environment.
• Support students in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program.
• Supervise under Highly Qualified Teacher.

Skills

Pediatric First Aid

CPR

Crisis Prevention Intervention

Education

Associate degree in Education or related field

60 semester hours of college coursework

Job description

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

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Job Details

Job ID: 5801948

Application Deadline: Jun 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

Estimated Start: 08/10/2026

Location: Cotee River Elementary, 7515 Plathe Road, New Port Richey, FL 34653

Specialty: Special Education, Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

2 Positions available

School Related Personnel (SRP)

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.

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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 > Individual Aide

Job Requirements

Contact Information

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

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