Teacher, Basic Education - K5 (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

LACOOCHEE ELEMENTARY; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Lacoochee Elementary in Dade City, FL, is seeking a Teacher, Basic Education for K-5 for the 2026-2027 school year. This anticipated vacancy is full-time with 196 instructional days and benefits.

The position requires planning and delivering a standards-based instructional program while maintaining safety and compliance with district and state regulations. Candidates must hold a Florida Educator’s Certificate or be eligible via a state-approved pathway, with a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an instructional program for students through curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs.
• Plan lessons that align with curriculum and safety/regulatory requirements.
• Maintain safety and security procedures and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

State-approved certification pathway

Job description

Teacher, Basic Education - K5 (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Pasco County Schools LACOOCHEE ELEMENTARY - Dade City, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5883444

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

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Estimated Start: Immediately

Location: Lacoochee Elementary, 38815 Cummer Road, Dade City, FL 33523

Instructional Position

196 Days Per Year

Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Grade Level: K-5 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

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: 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]