Instructional Assistant IA – Pre-K, Early Childhood Programs (ECP) (2025-2026) Position Available In Pasco, Florida
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Job Description
Instructional Assistant IA•Pre-K, Early Childhood Programs (ECP) (2025-2026)
Pasco County Schools
LACOOCHEE ELEMENTARY
•Dade City, Florida This job is also posted in
Florida Department of Education, and Pasco County School DistrictJob DetailsJob ID:
5247296
Application Deadline:
Jun 26, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Jun 19, 2025
Starting Date:
Immediately Job DescriptionEstimated Start Date:
08/04/2025
Location:
Lacoochee Elementary School, 38815 Cummer Road, Dade City, FL 33523
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 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
All employees must satisfactorily complete any required trainings
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 program will receive preference for employment in Head Start vacancies for which they apply.
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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
