Teacher, Basic Education - 2nd Grade (2026-2027)

Pasco County Schools; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Eligible

Job summary

Pasco County Schools seeks a 2nd Grade teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at West Zephyrhills Elementary School in Zephyrhills, FL.

This full-time, benefit-eligible instructional position requires a Bachelor’s degree and a Florida Educator’s Certificate or eligibility, with reading endorsement preferred.

Starting date is immediate with an anticipated start, teaching 196 days per year and following district safety and compliance guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Approval by or participation in a state-approved certification pathway program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement instructional plans and activities.
• Assess and monitor student progress and achievement.
• Maintain a safe and productive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage families in student learning.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)

Certification pathway eligibility

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Teacher, Basic Education - 2nd Grade (2026-2027)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Estimated Start: Anticipated

Location: West Zephyrhills Elementary School, 37900 14th Ave, Zephyrhills, FL 33542

Instructional Position

196 Days Per Year

Grade Level: Primary (K-3rd Grade)

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for developing, planning, organizing, and implementing an instructional program for students through curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs, while ensuring that all procedures are followed to maintain safety and security and to meet federal, state, and local regulations.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• OR
• Approval by or participation in a state-approved certification pathway program

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• OR
• Approval by or participation in a state-approved certification pathway program

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate or District-issued adjunct certification
• OR
• Valid statement of eligibility

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Reading Endorsement preferred. Candidates with a Reading Endorsement or who are willing to sign an agreement to earn an endorsement may be prioritized for hiring.

FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION ONLY:
***This position may require you to teachan additional periodbeyondyour base contract. Should this occur, you will receive additional compensation at the effective negotiated ratein addition to your base salary for instructing this additional period. This additional amount will be paid as a supplement and will be disbursed in equal payments based on the District’s established payroll calendar for this position. This amount is considered part of your salary for Florida Retirement System purposes.***

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.

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education , and Pasco County School District

Job Details

Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Pasco County Schools
• 7227 Land O'Lakes Blvd.
• Land O' Lakes, Florida 34639
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]