Teacher, Basic Education - Health (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

PAUL R. SMITH K8; Holiday (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools in Holiday, FL is seeking a Health Education teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is full-time, 196 days per year with health as the specialty and a starting date around 10/12/2026.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and either a Florida Educator’s Certificate or eligibility, or admission via a state-approved certification pathway. You’ll join a district committed to instructional excellence.

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, lesson plans, and educational programs.
• Maintain safety and security and meet federal, state, and local regulations.
• Deliver health instruction to middle school students (Grade 6-8) as part of the health specialty.

Education

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

Job description

Teacher, Basic Education - Health (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Pasco County Schools PAUL R. SMITH K8 - Holiday, Florida Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5937535

Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 12, 2026

Job Description

Estimated Start:10/12/2026

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

Instructional Position

196 Days Per Year

Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Specialty:Health

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 > Health

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]