An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
Teacher, Basic Education - Primary (2026-2027) •Anticipated Vacancy•
Pasco County Schools
Veterans Elementary School - Wesley Chapel, Florida This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education, and Pasco County School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5881188
Application Deadline:
Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Estimated Start:
Immediately
Location:
Veterans Elementary School, 26940 Progress Parkway, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Instructional Position
196 Days Per Year
Full Time, Benefit Eligible
Grade Level:
Primary (K-3rd 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
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 beyond your base contract. Should this occur, you will receive additional compensation at the effective negotiated rate in 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.
