Instructional Assistant IA, Student Support - Exceptional Student Education (ESE) 2026-2027
On-site · Land O' Lakes, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Assists teachers in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment under the direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher within ESE and DJJ programs. Requires an associate degree or 60 college hours (or qualifying ParaPro score). Responsibilities include supporting instructional activities, ensuring compliance with district training, health, and background-screening requirements, and delivering student-support services in a school setting. Must complete required certifications (CPR/First Aid/AED, CPI, medication administration) with renewals as specified. Location: Land O' Lakes, FL; Employment type: Full-time with benefits.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree from an accredited institution in Education or related field OR 60 semester hours of college/university level coursework OR qualifying score on ParaPro Assessment
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED training
- First Aid training
- Medication administration training
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training; CPI training kept current
- CPR and First Aid training must be renewed every two years; CPI training kept current
- Satisfactory completion of mandated trainings and health requirements
- Background screening via Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse (Level II)
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