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

NEW RIVER ELEMENTARY; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW RIVER ELEMENTARY in Wesley Chapel, FL is seeking an Instructional Assistant IA to support ESE and DJJ programs under the supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher. The role focuses on maintaining an organized classroom and facilitating access to instructional resources for students with special needs.

The position is 189 days per year, full-time, with benefits. Starting date is immediate, and applicants must meet district education and training requirements and background screening

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited institution in Education or related field.
• Or 60 semester hours from an accredited institution.
• Or qualify by passing the ParaPro Assessment; training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers to maintain a well-organized, smoothly functioning learning environment.
• Provide support under the direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher for ESE/DJJ programs.
• Support students in the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and DJJ settings.

Skills

Associate degree in Education

60 semester hours

ParaPro Assessment qualification

Job description

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

Pasco County Schools NEW RIVER 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: 5961906

Application Deadline: Oct 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Estimated Start:10/26/26

Location:New River Elemementary, 4710 River Glen Blvd., 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.

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]