What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant IA, Student Support - Exceptional Student Education (ESE) 2026-2027 *Anticipated Vacancy position at ODESSA ELEMENTARY?
Estimated Start: 08/10/2026
Location: Odessa Elementary
12810 Interlaken Rd
New Port Richey, Fl 34655
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
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.
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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 https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
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.