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

Pasco County Schools; Trinity (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools, TRINITY ELEMENTARY in Trinity, FL, seeks an Instructional Assistant IA for Student Support - ESE for 2026-2027. The role focuses on supporting teachers within the ESE and DJJ programs, ensuring a well-organized classroom and access to instructional resources.

Responsibilities include assisting Highly Qualified Teachers, managing materials, and promoting a positive learning environment throughout a 189-day, full-time schedule with benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college hours or ParaPro assessment qualification.
• All employees must satisfactorily complete required trainings.
• Background screening and health requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment under supervision.
• Support ESE/DJJ programs and resources for students.
• Help manage instructional materials and classroom setup to optimize learning.

Skills

Paraprofessional duties

Effective communication

Student support

Education

Associate degree in Education or related field

60 semester hours of college coursework

ParaPro Assessment qualification

Job description

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

Pasco County Schools TRINITY ELEMENTARY - Trinity, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5935887

Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 6, 2026

Job Description

Estimated Start: 10/6/2026

Location: Trinity Elementary,2209 Duck SLough Blvd.,NPR 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 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

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]