Teacher, Basic Education - English Language Arts (2026-2027)

PAUL R. SMITH K8; Holiday (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Pasco County Schools in Holiday, FL seeks a Teacher, Basic Education - English Language Arts for the 2026-2027 school year. The role covers 6-8 grade ELA, full-time, 196 days, with benefits, and requires a valid Florida Educator's Certificate or eligibility, plus a Bachelor's degree.

The teacher will develop and implement an instructional program, plan lessons, ensure safety and compliance with regulations, and may teach an additional period with supplemental pay per district calendar.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Approval by or participation in a state-approved certification pathway program.
• Valid Florida Educator's Certificate or District-issued adjunct certification.
• Or valid statement of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an instructional program for students through curriculum and lesson plans while meeting regulations.
• Plan, organize and deliver instruction for English Language Arts to middle school students with safety and compliance.

Skills

English Language Arts instruction

Curriculum planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

State-approved certification pathway

Florida Educator's Certificate or adjunct certification

Statement of eligibility

Job description

Teacher, Basic Education - English Language Arts (2026-2027)

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5866320

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

Estimated Start: 08/10/2026

Location: Paul R. Smith K-8, 1410 Sweetbriar Drive, Holiday, FL 34691

Instructional Position

196 Days Per Year

Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Specialty: English Language Arts

Grade Level: Middle School (Grade 6-8)

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

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

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

For secondary education only: ***This position may require you to teach an additional period beyond your base contract. Should this occur, you will receive additional compensation at the effective negotiated rate in 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

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]