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

Pasco County Schools; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools seeks a High School Language Arts teacher for Zephyrhills High School, starting 09/21/2026. The role is full-time, 196 instructional days, with benefits, located at 6335 12th Street, Zephyrhills, FL 33542.

The incumbent develops and implements an instructional program, aligns to standards, and ensures safety and compliance while meeting district and state requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or state-approved certification pathway required.
• Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate or district adjunct certification.
• Statement of eligibility acceptable as alternative credential.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, organize, and implement an instructional program for students.
• Create curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs while ensuring safety and compliance.
• Adhere to federal, state, and local regulations in instruction.

Skills

Citizenship / residency / work visa

Bachelor's degree

Florida Educator's Certificate

State-approved certification pathway

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 - Language Arts (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Pasco County Schools ZEPHYRHILLS HIGH - Zephyrhills, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5914792

Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

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

Starting Date: Sep 21, 2026

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Estimated Start: 09/21/2026

Location: Zephyrhills High School, 6335 12th Street, Zephyrhills, FL 33542

Instructional Position

196 Days Per Year

Full Time, Benefit Eligible

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, Licences & 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.

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]