Teacher, Basic Education - ELA; English Language Arts

Teacher, Basic Education - ELA (English Language Arts)

Pasco County Schools
Dr. John Long Middle – Wesley Chapel, Florida

Job : 5733292

Final date to receive applications: Aug 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026

Estimated Start: 08/05/2026

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

Instructional Position

196 Days Per Year

Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Specialty: ELA (English Language Arts)

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 beyond your base contract. If this occurs, you will receive additional compensation at the effective negotiated rate in addition to your base salary for instructing the additional period. This amount will be paid as a supplement and will be disbursed in equal payments based on the District’s established payroll calendar. This amount is considered part of your salary for the Florida Retirement System.

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

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 >
English & Language Arts

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Girannie Torres, Admin Assistant
• Dr. John Long Middle
• Phone: 813‑346‑6202
• Email: gtorres.fl.us