Teacher, Basic Education - Science (2026-2027)

PAUL R. SMITH K8; Holiday (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools in Holiday, FL seeks a Middle School Science teacher (grades 6-8) for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is full-time, 196 days, and benefit eligible, with an immediate start date.

You will develop, plan, organize, and implement an instructional program aligned with the district curriculum while ensuring safety, security, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate or eligibility is required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an instructional program through curriculum, lesson plans, and educational activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and federal/state/local regulations.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Lesson planning

Instructional delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Certification pathway program

Job description

Teacher, Basic Education - Science (2026-2027)

Pasco County Schools PAUL R. SMITH K8 - Holiday, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5563190

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

Posted: Mar 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Estimated Start: 08/05/2026

Location: Paul R. Smith K-8 School, 1410 Sweetbriar Drive, Holiday, FL. 34691

Instructional Position

196 Days Per Year

Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Specialty: Science

Grade Level: Middle School (Grade 6-8)

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.

REVISION: 03/04 school name isPaul R. Smith K-8 School

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Contact Information

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

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