Instructional Assistant IA - Pre-K, Early Childhood Programs (ECP) 2026-2027 *Anticipated Vacancy*

Instructional Assistant IA - Pre‑K, Early Childhood Programs (ECP) 2026-2027 *Anticipated Vacancy* Pasco County Schools GULF TRACE ELEMENTARY - Holiday, Florida Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education , and Pasco County School District Job Details Job ID: 5960491 Application Deadline: Oct 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description Estimated Start Date: Anticipated Location: Gulf Trace Elementary School,303 Gulf Trace Blvd, Holiday, FL 34691 Specialty: Early Childhood Programs - Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK) Age (4-5) School Related Personnel - SRP 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:Requires an initial health examination by physician upon offer or an official Post-Offer Employment Testing (POET) TBD: 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 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 New staff members hired after the VPK program begins must complete these trainings within two months: Standards for Four Year Olds Most have 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 programwill 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. Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA 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 GULF TRACE ELEMENTARY