Teacher Assistant, IST K-2

Umatilla Elementary School; Umatilla (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Umatilla Elementary School in Umatilla, FL is hiring a Teacher Assistant for IST K-2 to support instructional activities and students with special needs. The position is 7 hours per day with starting pay $15.30 to $16.08 per hour.

Starting date is immediate; application deadline Sep 9, 2026. The Lake County School District is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations.

Qualifications

• Must have citizenship, residency or work visa.
• Starting salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to IST K-2 students.
• Assist with classroom activities and paraprofessional duties.

Skills

Paraprofessional

Citizenship/Residency/Work Visa

Job description

Lake County School District (FL) Umatilla Elementary School - Umatilla, Florida Open in Google Maps

Teacher Assistant, IST K-2

Lake County School District (FL) Umatilla Elementary School - Umatilla, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education , and Lake County School District (FL)

Job Details

Job ID: 5911439
Application Deadline: Sep 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Sep 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

If you have additional questions about the position, pleasereach out to the hiring manager at the school/department to which you are applying, as noted below in this job posting.

Starting salary for new or returning hires is commensurate with relevant education and experience.

Notes: (1) This role does not provide for employment visa sponsorship. (2)In accordance with House Bill 521, the Agency for Health Care Administration created a public webpage to provide education and awareness of care provider background screening. Click the following link for webpage: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.065, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you must attach the proper and applicable documentation, such as DD Form 214, Disability Ratings, Marriage Verification, etc. to the application beforesubmitting, in order for the district to consider your request.

The Lake County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Lake County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Position Type: 7 Hours Per Day

Salary: $15.30 to $16.08 Per Hour

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dianne Dwyer , Principal
• Umatilla Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]