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

Pasco County Schools; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools seeks an Instructional Assistant (IA) for Student Support in ESE at Wiregrass Elementary School, Wesley Chapel, FL. The role supports teachers and students, handling classroom operations under supervision and ensuring access to instructional resources.

Position follows 189 school days per year, with full‑time benefits. Candidates should have an associate degree or 60 college hours or ParaPro certification, plus required trainings and a Level II background screening as part

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited institution in Education or related field, or 60 semester hours from an accredited institution, or qualify via ParaPro assessment.
• Must satisfactorily complete required trainings and health requirements.
• Background screening via Florida Clearinghouse Level II is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher(s) to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment under supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.
• Support ESE and DJJ programs as applicable.

Education

Associate degree or 60 college hours or ParaPro

ParaPro assessment eligible

Training/compliance requirements (First Aid/CPR CPI)

Job description

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Location: Wiregrass Elementary School, 29732 Wiregrass School Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

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.

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

Pasco County Schools WIREGRASS ELEMENTARY - 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: 5981636

Application Deadline: Nov 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Estimated Start:Immediately

Location: Wiregrass Elementary School, 29732 Wiregrass School Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

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 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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