Teacher Assistant, ESE (Pre-K) (2026-2027)

School District of Indian River County; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

School District of Indian River County in Florida is seeking a Teacher Assistant, ESE (Pre-K) for the 2026-2027 school year at Vero Beach Elementary School. This non-exempt, 186-day position provides instructional and technical support to exceptional students.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; completion of a teacher aide course or 3 years related experience; background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of study at an institution of higher education; or an associate degree; or relevant verified instruction.
• Completion of teacher aide course or 3 years related experience; or equivalent combination preferred.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• To provide instructional and technical assistance to meet the specialized needs of exceptional students.
• Assist teachers and support staff in instructional activities and classroom management.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Clerical skills

Instructional support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Teacher aide course or 3 years related experience

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - School District of Indian River County

Teacher Assistant, ESE (Pre-K) (2026-2027) JobID: 10133

• Position Type: Support Staff-CWA/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/1/2026
• Location: Vero Beach Elementary 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:
   1. Two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or
   2. Associate's or higher degree; or
   3. 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.