Teacher, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) - Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) 2026-2027

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Internal Applicants or Current Intern Candidates Only

Open to External candidates starting 03/09/2026 if not filled internally

Estimated Start: 08/05/2026

Location: Watergrass Elementary School, 32750 Overpass Rd. Wesley Chapel FL 33545

Specialty: Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

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

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Teacher ESE, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) must also participate in Community-Based Instruction and Special Olympics

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.

Click here for Job Description.

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.