Teacher, Basic Education - Social Studies / Gifted*Anticipated Vacancy*

Pasco County Schools; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools is seeking a Teacher, Basic Education - Social Studies / Gifted for the Dr. John Long Middle School in Wesley Chapel, FL. This instructional position supports the Gifted track for grades 6-8 and operates on a 196-day calendar.

Immediate start with full-time, benefit-eligible status. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and Florida educator credentials or eligibility, with potential for supplementary pay if additional periods are added to the schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• OR
• 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, and implement an instructional program for students using curriculum and lesson plans.
• Maintain safety, security, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Deliver engaging social studies instruction tailored to Gifted/Advanced learners.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support 196-day instructional calendar.

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 - Social Studies / Gifted*Anticipated Vacancy*

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Anticipated Vacancy

Instructional Position

196 Days Per Year

Specialty: Gifted

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

• 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

***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 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.

Teacher, Basic Education - Social Studies / Gifted*Anticipated Vacancy*

Pasco County Schools DR JOHN LONG 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: 5970241

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

Posted: Oct 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Anticipated Vacancy

Estimated Start:Immediately

Location: Dr. John Long Middle School, 2025 Mansfield Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

Instructional Position

196 Days Per Year

Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Specialty: Gifted

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 teach an additional period beyondyour 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 > Social Studies: General

Special Education > Gifted & Talented

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]