Teacher-Emotionally Behaviorally Disabled (2026-2027)*Anticipated Vacancy*

CHARLES S RUSHE MIDDLE; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools seeks an Educator for Emotionally/Behaviorally Disabled (EBD) at Charles S. Rushe Middle School in Land O’ Lakes, FL. The role involves designing and delivering instructional programs for ESE students, creating IEPs, and ensuring safety and compliance with education regulations.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in ESE or related field and state-approved certification pathway eligibility, or Florida certificate/adjunct certification, with a reading endorsement preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ESE or related field.
• 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.
• Reading Endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an instructional program for ESE students.
• Create curriculum, lesson plans, and IEP development.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/local regulations and safety.
• May teach an additional period with supplement; paid per district payroll calendar.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ESE or related field

State-approved certification pathway program

Job description

Teacher-Emotionally Behaviorally Disabled (2026-2027)*Anticipated Vacancy*

Job Description

Estimated Start: A nticipated

Location: Charles S Rushe Middle School- 18654 Mentmore Blvd Land o Lakes, FL 34639

Specialty:Special Education, Emotionally/Behaviorally Disabled (EBD)

Instructional Position

196 Days Per Year

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for developing, planning, organizing, and implementing an instructional program for exceptional student education (ESE) students through curriculum, lesson plans, educational programs and individual education plan development while ensuring that all procedures are followed to maintain safety and security and to meet federal, state, local regulations.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of Exceptional Student Education, or related field, 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

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Reading Endorsement preferred. Candidates with a Reading Endorsement or who are willing to sign an agreement to earn an endorsement may be prioritized for hiring.

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.

Job Details

Job ID: 5984551

Application Deadline: Nov 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Estimated Start: A nticipated

Location: Charles S Rushe Middle School- 18654 Mentmore Blvd Land o Lakes, FL 34639

Specialty:Special Education, Emotionally/Behaviorally Disabled (EBD)

Instructional Position

196 Days Per Year

Full Time, Benefit Eligible

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for developing, planning, organizing, and implementing an instructional program for exceptional student education (ESE) students through curriculum, lesson plans, educational programs and individual education plan development while ensuring that all procedures are followed to maintain safety and security and to meet federal, state, local regulations.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of Exceptional Student Education, or related field, 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

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Reading Endorsement preferred. Candidates with a Reading Endorsement or who are willing to sign an agreement to earn an endorsement may be prioritized for hiring.

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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:

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

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]

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