Teacher, Basic Education - High School Language Arts (2026-2027)

J W MITCHELL HIGH; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

J W MITCHELL HIGH in Trinity, FL seeks a full-time High School Language Arts teacher for 2026-2027. The role involves developing and delivering an instructional program for grades 9–12, with curriculum planning, lesson development, and standards-aligned assessment.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and Florida teaching certification or eligibility. Position includes standard district benefits and potential supplementary periods with compensation.

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, plan, organize, and implement an instructional program for students.
• Create curriculum and lesson plans aligned with standards.
• Ensure safety and compliance with applicable regulations and district policies.

Skills

Language Arts instruction

Curriculum planning

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

State-approved certification pathway program

Tools

Florida Educator’s Certificate

Job description

Teacher, Basic Education - High School Language Arts (2026-2027)

Starting Date: Oct 19, 2026

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Instructional Position

196 Days Per Year

Specialty: Language Arts

Grade Level: High School (Grade 9-12)

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

***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:

1. 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]

Job Details

Job ID: 5942062

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

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Location: J.W. Mitchell High School, 2323 Little Road, Trinity, FL 34655

Full-time, Benefit Eligible