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

WATERGRASS ELEMENTARY; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Watergrass Elementary in Wesley Chapel, FL seeks an instructional assistant to support teachers and students in ESE and DJJ programs. Working under a Highly Qualified Teacher, you will help maintain a well-organized, safe classroom and ensure access to instructional resources and services.

The role requires an Associate degree in Education or related field, or 60 college hours, or a valid ParaPro score. Training in CPR/First Aid, CPI, and other district certifications must be completed within

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 semester hours required.
• ParaPro Assessment score or equivalent will qualify.
• District trainings: CPR/First Aid and CPI completed when assigned.
• Must meet health and safety requirements per district.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers to maintain a well-organized educational environment.
• Support ESE and DJJ program activities under supervision.

Education

Associate degree in Education or related field

60 semester hours of college coursework

Qualifying score on ParaPro Assessment

CPR/First Aid training and CPI training

Job description

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

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5948934

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

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

Starting Date: Oct 7, 2026

Job Description

Estimated Start: 10/07/2026

Location:Watergrass Elementary School, 32750 Overpass Rd., Wesley Chapel FL 33545

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.

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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]