Teacher, Prekindergarten (VPK) Exceptional Student Education (ESE) 2026-2027

Estimated Start:08/05/2026

Location: Watergrass ElementarySchool 32750 Overpass Rd. Wesley Chapel FL 33545

Specialty:Early Childhood Programs -Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK)Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

Grade Level:Age (4-5)

Instructional Position

196 Days Per Year

Full-time Benefit-Eligible

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for developing planning organizing and implementing an instructional program for Pre-Kindergarten Exceptional Student Education (ESE) 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

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in the field of Prekindergarten/Early Education or related field

OR

• Approval by or participation in a state-approved certification pathway program

CERTIFICATES LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Florida Educators Certificate in Pre-Kindergarten/Primary PK-3 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.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• All hires must meet the Early Childhood physical examination requirements.

Current and former parents or guardians of children served by the Head Start programwill receive preference for employment in Head Start vacancies for which they apply.

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FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION ONLY

This position may require you to teachan additional periodbeyondyour 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 Districts 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.

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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.

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