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

GULF TRACE ELEMENTARY; Holiday (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Trace Elementary in Holiday, FL is seeking an Instructional Assistant IA for Student Support in ESE Pre-K for the 2026-2027 academic year. You will assist teachers, support the instructional program, and help maintain a well-organized classroom under supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

Qualifications include an Associate degree or 60 college hours or passing the ParaPro Assessment. The position is full-time, 189 days, with benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 semester hours or ParaPro completed within six months to qualify for HR processing.
• Must meet district background and health requirements.
• Paraprofessional eligibility required per Pasco County Schools guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering ESE pre-kindergarten instruction.
• Support classroom organization and resource management.
• Ensure safety and well-being of students during activities.

Education

Associate degree in Education

60 semester hours

ParaPro Assessment qualifying score

Job description

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

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Job Details

Job ID: 5929645
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Estimated Start:Anticipated

Location:Gulf Trace Elementary, 3303 Gulf Trace Blvd, Holiday, FL 34691

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]