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

BEXLEY ELEMENTARY; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant IA for Student Support in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) at Bexley Elementary, Land O' Lakes, FL. This is an anticipated 2026-2027 vacancy with immediate start and full-time status.

The role supports teachers within ESE and DJJ programs under supervision. Requirements include an associate degree or 60 college hours and a qualifying ParaPro assessment, plus mandatory trainings and health screenings.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 semester hours required.
• ParaPro Assessment passing score required.
• Mandatory trainings and health requirements must be met.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment under direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.
• Support students to take full advantage of instructional programs and available resources.
• Work within ESE and DJJ programs as applicable.

Education

Associate degree in Education or related field

60 semester hours of college/university coursework

Qualifying score on ParaPro Assessment

Mandatory trainings

Health requirements

Job description

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Location:Bexley Elementary 4380 Ballantrae Blvd, Land O' Lakes, FL 34638

Specialty:Special Education, Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

School Related Personnel (SRP)

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.

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

Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

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