Pasco 'High-Needs' Schools Looking For Topnotch Teachers

LAND O’ LAKES, FL — Job seekers looking for teaching positions in the Tampa Bay area may want to attend one of two upcoming fairs scheduled by Pasco County Schools. The district has announced plans to stage the fairs to hire “the best teachers available” for open slots at six “high-needs schools.”

The first job fair is scheduled to take place Tuesday, May 3 in the Pasco Middle School cafeteria at 13925 14th St. in Dade City. Schools hiring at that event include R.B. Cox, Lacoochee and Pasco elementary schools. The fair kicks off at 5:30 p.m.

The second fair is set for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 5 at Chasco Middle School’s media center, 7702 Ridge Road in Port Richey. Schools hiring at that event are Gulf Highlands, Hudson and Gulfside elementary schools.

“These schools are the district’s top priorities for student academic improvement,” the district explained in an email to media. “To help with the improvement, each one will have an English language arts and mathematics coach, as well as top priority for student services supports and cutting edge professional development.”

Job fair attendees will learn about the positions available and additional information about plans to improve each of the schools. To learn more in advance of the fairs, interested applicants can visit the district online at www.pascoschools.org.

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