Instructional Assistant (IA), Student Support - Exceptional Student Education (ESE) 2026-2027 *[...]

WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for an Instructional Assistant (IA) for the Exceptional Student Education program for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves assisting teachers to create a well-organized educational environment while supervising students under the guidance of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

The ideal candidate should have an associate degree in Education or a related field and be prepared to complete required training, including CPR and First Aid, within six months of employment. The position is full-time and based at Wiregrass Ranch High School in Wesley Chapel, Florida.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree in Education or related field.
• Complete required First Aid and CPR training within 6 months.
• Pass the ParaPro Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers to provide an organized educational environment.
• Support students in the Exceptional Student Education programs.
• Complete required trainings and certifications.

Skills

Pediatric First Aid

CPR

First Aid

Crisis Prevention Intervention

Education

Associate degree in Education or related field

60 semester hours from accredited institution

Job description

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

Location: Wiregrass Ranch High School, 2909 Mansfield Blvd, Wesley Chapel, Florida 33543

Number of Positions: 2

Job ID: 5783619

Application Deadline: Jul 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

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

Contact Information

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