Instructional Assistant IA, Student Support - Exceptional Student Education (ESE), Social Behavior Program (2026-2027)
On-site · New Port Richey, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Assist teachers 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. This role supports student support in ESE settings, requires completion of CPR/First Aid, CPI, CPI renewal, First Aid, and medication administration trainings, and involves background screening per district policy. The position is full-time, 189 days per year, at River Ridge Middle School in New Port Richey, FL.
Required Qualifications
- 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: Instructional Assistant Student Support ESE: 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); 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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