Teacher Assistant, ESE (2026-2027)

School District of Indian River County; Wabasso (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

School District of Indian River County in Florida seeks a Teacher Assistant to provide instructional and technical support for exceptional students in a diverse learning environment.

You will assist teachers, communicate with students and parents, and help implement instructional activities while maintaining confidentiality and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, NCLB qualifications, and a background check; teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet NCLB requirements: 2 years of higher education.
• Associate's or higher degree, or verified ability to assist in core subjects.
• Completion of teacher aide course or 3 years related experience.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and technical assistance to meet the needs of exceptional students.
• Assist in planning and implementing instructional activities.
• Relate to, communicate with students, teachers and parents; maintain confidentiality.
• Operate or learn to operate technology and equipment required for instruction.

Skills

Communication

Student support

Team player

Educational tech

Clerical skills

Confidentiality

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or higher degree

Completion of teacher aide course

3 years related experience

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff-CWA/ Teacher Assistant
  
• Date Posted:
  8/25/2026
  

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.

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