Teacher Assistant, ESE (VE classroom) (2026-2027)

School District of Indian River County; Sebastian (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

School District of Indian River County in Sebastian, FL seeks a Teacher Assistant, ESE (VE classroom) to support instructional and technical needs of exceptional students.

The role requires assisting with targeted student populations, collaborating with teachers and parents, and maintaining confidentiality while helping implement instructional activities with technology and classroom routines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of college study, an associate degree, or equivalent qualified by assessment.
• Completion of teacher aide course or 3 years related experience preferred.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Student communication

Confidentiality

Instructional planning

Technology operation

Clerical tasks

Team collaboration

Crisis management

Classroom management

Physical safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college study / Associate degree

Teacher aide course or related experience

Criminal background check & drug screening

Job description

Teacher Assistant, ESE (VE classroom) (2026-2027)

School District of Indian River County Sebastian Elementary School of the Arts - Sebastian, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5929807

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

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.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Takeisha Harris
• 6500 57th Street
• Vero Beach, Florida 32967
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]