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Employment Process

In Florida, each school district has full authority and responsibility for employing teachers; therefore, you will apply directly to the district which has posted the position you are seeking. You should contact each district in advance to determine what their policies are regarding fingerprinting, background checks, and whether they prefer to screen applicants at the district or school level, or both.

Listed below are the documents that districts typically will request, in addition to their completed employment application:

  • A resume;
  • Three to five letters of reference, or the equivalent, e.g., reference forms or contact information (some districts may require original signatures);
  • Official college transcripts;
  • Copies of any teaching certificates you hold, and
  • A Statement of Status of Eligibility issued by the Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Educator Certification.

Posting and advertising teacher vacancies are also the responsibility of individual school districts. Statewide job listings and vacancies posted on district Web sites may be accessed through the department’s recruitment Web site.

Additional teaching opportunities are available at charter schools, alternative schools, and schools operated by the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and the Department of Corrections. Information on these can be viewed in Other Employment Providers (PDF, 41KB).

Teacher Salaries in Florida are also established by the districts, except in the cases of some charter schools, DJJ schools, or privately contracted alternative schools. In general, teacher pay increases with degree level and years of experience. Some districts may award extra pay for military experience.

Regardless of where they are employed, teachers in Florida belong to the Florida Retirement System. Contributions are paid by their employers; members are vested after six years of employment.