Teacher, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) -Pre-K

VE 2026-2027

Pasco County Schools

WEST ZEPHYRHILLS ELEMENTARY

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

Job Details

Job ID:

5927721

Application Deadline:

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

Posted:

Sep 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Estimated Start:

Immediately

Location:

West Zephyrhills Elementary, 37900 14th Ave, Zephyrhills, FL 33542

Specialty:

Pre-K Varying Exceptionalities (VE) 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 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.

Position Type:

Full-Time