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

Young World Physical Education; Trinity (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program at Trinity Elementary in Florida. The role involves assisting teachers to provide a supportive environment for students, ensuring they can fully benefit from educational resources.

The ideal candidate will possess an associate degree or relevant coursework and be dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of students. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position with immediate start options.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited institution or 60 semester hours of coursework.
• Must pass ParaPro Assessment.
• Completion of required trainings within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher(s) in providing a well-organized educational environment.
• Support Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and DJJ programs.

Skills

Responsible for student support

Ability to assist teachers

Knowledge of special education practices

Understanding of child development

Education

Associate degree in Education or related field

60 semester hours of college/university coursework

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

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

Pasco County Schools TRINITY ELEMENTARY - Trinity, Florida

Job Details

Job ID: 5754981

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

Posted: Jun 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Estimated Start: 08/10/2026

Location: Trinity Elementary School, 2209 Duck Slough Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34655

Specialty: Special Education, Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

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.

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

Contact Information

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