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

Instructional Assistant IA, Student Support - Exceptional Student Education (ESE) 2026-2027 Pasco County Schools PAUL R. SMITH K8 - Holiday, Florida Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5696937 Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Re-Posted: Jun 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description

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Estimated Start: Anticipated Location: Paul R. Smith K8, 1410 Sweetbriar Drive, Holiday, FL 34691 Specialty: Special Education, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) School Related Personnel (SRP) 189 Days Per Year Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting teacher(s) in providing a well‑organized, smoothly functioning educational environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources, under the direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher, as applicable to the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) programs. Education, Training & Experience Associate degree from an accredited institution in the field of Education, or related field OR 60 semester hours of college/university level course work from an accredited institution OR Obtain qualifying score to pass the ParaPro Assessment. A condition of employment may be considered for qualified applicants. All employees must satisfactorily complete any required trainings All employees must meet all mandated federal and state health requirements Certificates, Licenses & Registrations Satisfactory completion required within 6‑month period of the following training and/or certification provided by the District: Pediatric First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) First Aid Medication administration Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) In addition, CPR and First Aid training must be completed every two years and CPI training needs to be kept current and renewed on a regular basis. Background Screening Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening. 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 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 Map #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education