Teacher, Basic Education, Music, K-5 (2026-2027)

WATERGRASS ELEMENTARY; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Watergrass Elementary in Wesley Chapel, Florida is seeking a full-time Music teacher for K-5 (grades K-3 and 4-5). Immediate start. 196 instructional days per year, with full benefits. The teacher will develop and implement curriculum, lesson plans, and programs while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and Florida teaching certificate or eligibility. This position may require teaching an additional period with supplemental pay according to district policy.

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 and implement an instructional program through curriculum and lesson plans.
• Ensure safety, security, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate to meet district and state education standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree

State-approved certification pathway

Job description

Teacher, Basic Education, Music, K-5 (2026-2027)

Pasco County Schools WATERGRASS ELEMENTARY - Wesley Chapel, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5899064
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Estimated Start: Immediately

Location: Watergrass Elementary School, 32750 Overpass Rd., Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

Instructional Position

196 Days Per Year

Full-Time, Benefit-Eligible

Grade Level:Primary (K-3rd Grade) and Intermediate (4th-5th 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

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

Contact Information

• Pasco County Schools
• 7227 Land O'Lakes Blvd.
• Land O' Lakes, Florida 34639
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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