Instructional Assistant IA – Pre-K, Early Childhood Programs (ECP) 2025-2026 *Anticipated Vacancy* Position Available In Pasco, Florida

Instructional Assistant IA

• Pre-K, Early Childhood Programs (ECP) 2025-2026
• Anticipated Vacancy
• Pasco County Schools
• 3.

6

Holiday, FL Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$34.1K

• $45.

5K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Paraprofessional Certification Associate’s degree Child Development Associate Certification Entry level

AED Certification Full Job Description Estimated Start Date:

8/7/2025

Location:

Sunray Elementary School, 4815 Sunray Dr. Holiday

FL 34690

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. Click here for Job Description.

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.