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The School District of Palm Beach County•Lake Worth, FL

About The Position

This document outlines the general information, responsibilities, and requirements for applicants seeking employment with the School District of Palm Beach County. It details procedures for employment eligibility, drug and alcohol-free workplace policies, medical examinations, and background screenings. Specific requirements for non-instructional and instructional applicants are also provided, including keyboarding tests for clerical positions and certification/education credential submissions for teaching roles. The District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and offers a hiring preference for non-tobacco users and veterans.

Requirements

Completion of forms required by federal and state agencies and the School Board.
Completion of forms related to the employee benefits package.
Completion of drug testing.
For some clerical positions, applicants will be required to take a Keyboarding Test and meet the Word per Minute (WPM) requirement.
Finalists may be required to undergo a background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Instructional applicants will be required to submit copies of Florida Educator’s Certificate, Statement of Eligibility (Letter from the Florida Department of Education), or Active/Valid Out-of-State Certification (if applicable) upon being offered a teaching position.
Must submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities from which a degree was earned.
Foreign education must be evaluated by an agency approved by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE). A course by course evaluation is required for college-level education.
Educational credentials must be from institutions accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Nice To Haves

Applicants who do not use tobacco or tobacco products will receive a hiring preference.
Veteran's Preference is available.

Responsibilities

Follows adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities.
Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District's Mission Statement.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Permission is hereby given to any agency of the government of the United States and/or any other agency, person, firm or corporation holding records considered confidential to furnish the Department of School Police and/or the Division of Human Resources of the School District of Palm Beach County all information desired involving me in any way, upon request. Such records, I understand, may include reasons for termination of employment, reasons for discharge from military services, criminal history, on-the-job performance, educational records, or any other personal information which may not otherwise be obtained without prior agreement. Included in this grant of authority is my permission to former employers.