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

Pasco County Schools; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant IA to support Exceptional Student Education (ESE) at Seven Springs Middle School in New Port Richey, FL. This full-time SRP position supports teachers and students across 189 instructional days, starting 08/28/2026.

Qualifications include an Associate degree or 60 college hours, and a passing ParaPro assessment. Training in CPR/First Aid and CPI is required within six months, with ongoing refreshers as noted.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 semester hours of college coursework required.
• Pass ParaPro Assessment or equivalent with qualifying score.
• Complete trainings and health requirements as mandated.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher(s) to maintain a well-organized and smooth educational environment.
• Support instructional program and available resources under supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher (ESE/DJJ).

Education

Associate degree in Education or related field

60 semester hours of college/university level coursework

ParaPro Assessment passing score

Job description

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

Pasco County Schools SEVEN SPRINGS MIDDLE - New port Richey - Trinity, Florida Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5901092
Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 28, 2026

Job Description

Estimated Start: 08/28/2026

Location: Seven Springs Middle School, 2441 Little Road, 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 theParaPro 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 visithttps://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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