Instructional Assistant IA - Pre-K, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) 2026-2027

Instructional Assistant IA - Pre‑K, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) 2026-2027 Pasco County Schools – Chester W. Taylor Elementary, 3638 Morris Bridge Rd., Zephyrhills, FL 33543 Open until filled. Job Details Job ID: 5797135 Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Jun 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026 Location: Chester W. Taylor Elementary School, 3638 Morris Bridge Rd., Zephyrhills, FL 33543 Specialty: Early Childhood Programs – Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK) Age Group: 4-5 Position Type: Full‑Time, Benefit Eligible Job Summary Responsible for assisting teacher(s) in providing a well‑organized, smoothly functioning educational environment in which students of pre‑kindergarten age can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources, under the direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher. Required Education, Training & Experience Associate Degree, completion of 60 semester hours of college or passing score of 457 on the ParaPro Test All employees must satisfactorily complete any required training. All employees must meet all mandated federal and state health requirements Certificates, Licenses & Registrations Satisfactory completion of American Red Cross First Aid course, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) course, or complete within three months of hire Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or complete within two years of hire Other Requirements Health Exam: initial health examination by physician upon offer or an official Post‑Offer Employment Testing (POET) Screening for tuberculosis to assure no significant risk to the health and safety of others Knowledge of federal and state guidelines related to Pre‑Kindergarten Services Training required for new staff after VPK program begins Standards for Four‑Year‑Olds Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors How to Administer the VPK Assessment Language and Vocabulary in the VPK Classroom Integrating the Standards: Phonological Awareness VPK Assessment Instructional Implications Current and former parents or guardians of children served by the Head Start program will receive preference for employment in Head Start vacancies for which they apply. Background Screening Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening. For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit Notification of Nondiscrimination The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency, or work visa required Contact Information Pasco County Schools 7227 Land O’Lakes Blvd. Land O’Lakes, Florida 34639 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education