Teacher, Basic Education - Science (2026-2027)

Pasco County Schools; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

196 Days per Year

Benefits Eligible

Full-Time position

Job summary

Pasco County Schools in Wesley Chapel, FL seeks a Teacher for Basic Education - Science (Middle School) for the 2026-2027 school year. This instructional role requires developing and delivering science lessons for grades 6–8 at Thomas E Weightman Middle School with a 196-day calendar.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or be eligible for a state-approved certification pathway and possess a Florida Educator’s Certificate or district adjunct certification.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or approval by/state-approved certification pathway program.
• Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate or District-issued adjunct certification or valid statement of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop instructional program including curriculum and lesson plans.
• Ensure safety and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Teach science to middle school students (grades 6-8).

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional planning

Student assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

State-approved certification pathway

Tools

Electronic grade book

Job description

Teacher, Basic Education - Science (2026-2027)

Pasco County Schools THOMAS E WEIGHTMAN MIDDLE - Wesley Chapel, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education , and Pasco County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5859176

Application Deadline: Oct 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 8, 2026

Job Description

Estimated Start:Immediately

Location:Thomas E. Weightman Middle School, 30649 Wells Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

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.

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]