Instructional Assistant IA, Student Support - Exceptional Student Education (ESE) 2026-2027 (3 positions) *Anticipated Vacancies*

CENTENNIAL STEAM ELEMENTARY; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CENTENNIAL STEAM ELEMENTARY in Dade City, FL is hiring Instructional Assistant I A for the Exceptional Student Education program (ESE). Three anticipated vacancies for the 2026-2027 school year, open until filled, with starting date around 09/21/2026.

Duties include supporting teachers and DJJ program needs within a well-organized educational setting. Requirements include an associate degree or 60 college hours, ParaPro scoring or equivalent, and completion of required trainings such as

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited institution in Education or related field.
• 60 semester hours of college coursework from an accredited institution.
• Qualifying score on the ParaPro Assessment (may be substituted).
• Complete required trainings and health screenings as directed.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment.
• Support ESE and DJJ programs under direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.
• Ensure adherence to district policies and health requirements.
• Prepare instructional materials and support classroom activities.

Education

Associate degree in Education or related field

60 semester hours of college coursework

ParaPro Assessment qualifying score

Pass required trainings (CPR/First Aid/CPI)

Job description

Instructional Assistant IA, Student Support - Exceptional Student Education (ESE) 2026-2027 (3 positions) *Anticipated Vacancies*

Pasco County Schools CENTENNIAL STEAM ELEMENTARY - Dade City, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5915673

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

Posted: Sep 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 21, 2026

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Estimated Start: 09/21/2026

Location: Centennial STEAM Elementary School, 38501 Centennial Rd., Dade City, FL 33525

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 theParaPro 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

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]