Teacher, Basic Education, English Language Arts (ELA) 2026-2027 *Anticipated Vacancy*

CYPRESS CREEK MIDDLE; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools Cypress Creek Middle School in Wesley Chapel, FL seeks a qualified English Language Arts teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on developing curriculum, planning lessons and delivering engaging ELA instruction to middle school students.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and Florida educator certification or eligibility. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position with starting date around October 26, 2026.

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.
• Valid statement of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, organize and implement an instructional program for students through curriculum and lesson plans.
• Ensure procedures follow safety, security, and regulatory requirements; deliver engaging ELA instruction to middle school students.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

State-approved certification pathway

Florida Educator’s Certificate or eligibility

Certification eligibility

Job description

Teacher, Basic Education, English Language Arts (ELA) 2026-2027 *Anticipated Vacancy*

Pasco County Schools CYPRESS CREEK MIDDLE - Wesley Chapel, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5933929

Application Deadline: Sep 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 26, 2026

Job Description

Estimated Start: 10/26/26

Location: Cypress Creek Middle School, 8845 Old Pasco Rd., Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

Instructional Position

196 Days Per Year

Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Specialty: English Language Arts (ELA)

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 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.

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]

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