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

CYPRESS CREEK MIDDLE; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress Creek Middle School in Wesley Chapel, FL is seeking an Instructional Assistant IA for Student Support in ESE for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports teachers and students under supervision, in a 189-day calendar, with full-time benefits.

Requirements include an associate degree or 60 semester hours, or ParaPro eligibility, plus completion of required trainings and background checks. Starting Sep 28, 2026.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 semester hours or ParaPro eligibility required.
• Certification trainings such as CPR/First Aid may be required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering instruction and maintaining an organized classroom environment.
• Support students, including those in ESE/DJJ programs, under supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.
• Adhere to health and background screening requirements and complete mandatory trainings.

Skills

ParaPro Assessment

Education

Associate degree

60 semester hours

ParaPro eligibility

Job description

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

Starting Date: Sep 28, 2026

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Location:Cypress Creek Middle School,8845 Old Pasco Road,Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

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.

Revised 10/20/26

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

Pasco County Schools CYPRESS CREEK MIDDLE - Wesley Chapel, Florida Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5883996
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 28, 2026

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Estimated Start:Immediately

Location:Cypress Creek Middle School,8845 Old Pasco Road,Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

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 .

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.

Revised 10/20/26

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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