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

CYPRESS CREEK HIGH; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools' Cypress Creek High in Wesley Chapel, FL seeks a qualified English Language Arts teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The incumbent will develop and implement an instructional program for grades 9–12, following district and state policies and ensuring safety and compliance.

Starting immediately, full-time with benefits, 196 instructional days, and potential extra duties. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and a valid Florida Educator’s Certificate or eligibility;

Qualifications

• Bachelor 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 through curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs, while ensuring procedures follow safety and regulatory requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Approval by or participation in a state-approved certification pathway program

Job description

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

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5932051

Application Deadline: Sep 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Estimated Start:Immediately

Location:Cypress Creek High School, 8701 Old Pasco Rd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

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, 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 teach an additional period beyondyour base contract. Should this occur, you will receive additional compensation at the effective negotiated rate in 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

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• 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]