Teacher Assistant, ESE (2026-2027)

School District of Indian River County; Sebastian (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

School District of Indian River County at Sebastian River High School seeks a dedicated Support Staff- CWA/Teacher Assistant to provide instructional and technical assistance for exceptional students. The role requires effective communication with students, teachers, and parents, maintaining confidentiality and supporting instructional activities.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and compliance with NCLB standards (two years of higher education or an associate

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work with targeted student populations
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers and parents
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Plan and implement instructional activities
• Operate or learn to operate a variety of technology and equipment
• Perform clerical tasks
• Cooperate and work as a team member
• Physical ability to lift a student if required by job assignment
• Ability to restrain in crisis situations

Responsibilities

• To provide instructional and technical assistance to meet the specialized needs of exceptional students.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of higher education

Associate's degree or higher

Knowledge and ability to assist in instruction in core subjects

Completion of teacher aide course or 3 years related experience

Criminal background check and drug screening

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff-CWA/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/12/2026
• Location: Sebastian River High School

Description

Knowledge of the techniques and procedures used in working with targeted student population. Ability to relate and communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents. Ability to relate to, inspire confidence and foster self-esteem in students. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to plan and/or implement instructional activities. Ability to operate or learn to operate a variety of technology and equipment. Ability to perform clerical responsibilities. Ability to cooperate and work as a member of a team. Physical ability to lift student if required by job assignment. Ability to physically restrain in a crisis situation.

Job Summary

To provide instructional and technical assistance to meet the specialized needs of exceptional students.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Meet the requirements for the No Child Left Behind Act:
   • a. Two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or
   • b. Associate's or higher degree; or
   • c. Knowledge and ability to assist in instruction in core subjects as verified by a rigorous state or local assessment.
3. Completion of teacher aide course, or 3 years related experience; or equivalent combination preferred.
4. Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

Salary Information

Support Personnel. Pay Grade 6. One hundred eighty-six days worked per year (10 months). FLSA Non-Exempt.