Instructional Assistant IA, Student Support - Exceptional Student Education (ESE) 2026-2027 (3 [...]

MITTYE P. LOCKE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY; Florida; Presencial; USD 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pasco County Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year to help provide a well-organized educational environment. The role is focused on Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and requires an Associate degree or equivalent qualifications.

The position is full-time and benefits eligible. Responsibilities include assisting in lesson delivery and ensuring student engagement while working under the supervision of a teacher.

Formación

• Associate degree required in Education or related field.
• 60 semester hours of college coursework needed.
• Must qualify for ParaPro Assessment.

Responsabilidades

• Assist teachers in creating a conducive learning environment.
• Support students within Exceptional Student Education (ESE) programs.

Conocimientos

Education assistance

First Aid

CPR certification

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Educación

Associate degree from an accredited institution

60 semester hours of college/university level coursework

Descripción del empleo

Instructional Assistant IA, Student Support - Exceptional Student Education (ESE) 2026-2027 (2 Positions)

Pasco County Schools

Mittye P. Locke Achievement Academy - New Port Richey, Florida

Job Details

Job ID: 5756564

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

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

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Estimated Start: 08/10/2026

Location: Mittye P. Locke Achievement Academy, 5206 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654

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
• 60 semester hours of college/university level course work from an accredited institution
• 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

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.

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]