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The School District of Palm Beach County in West Palm Beach, FL invites instructional applicants to apply for full-time teaching roles. The district emphasizes compliance with school policies, background checks, and credential requirements, including Florida educator certifications and official transcripts.
Applicants must submit required documents, may undergo background screening, and should be prepared for a pre‑employment process.
The School District of Palm Beach County Turning Points Academy - West Palm Beach, Florida Open in Google Maps
Job ID: 5906611
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: To Be Determined
All applicants who are recommended for employment shall be required to comply with procedures designated by the Superintendent and School Board Policy 3.10 (Policies can be located at: http://www.boarddocs.com/fl/palmbeach/Board.nsf/Public) in order to be eligible to work for the District. Such procedures shall include, but not be limited to:
Pursuant to Florida Statute §435.12, all finalists for employment with the School District of Palm Beach County may be required to undergo a background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. When an official job offer is made by the School District, additional information and instructions for completing the required background screening will be provided by Human Resources. For more information about the Clearinghouse, please visit:
https://ahca.myflorida.com/ health-quality-assurance/ bureau-of-central-services/ background-screening/ clearinghouse/care-provider- background-screening- clearinghouse
Follows policies: Follows adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities. Conduct: 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. Other Duties: 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.
The School District of Palm Beach County abides by the laws and regulations of the federal and state governments prohibiting discrimination; supports actively and fully equal opportunity policies, programs and plans for its employees. Also, the School District actively encourages qualified applicants of all ethnic groups and both sexes to seek available employment opportunities with the School District of Palm Beach County. The District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of such individual's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, parental status, or marital status.
Applicants with a disability shall be considered for employment if they are qualified and meet the safety and performance requirements of the position.
The use of tobacco and tobacco products is a known and established hazard to the health and well-being of those who use them. The health problems created by the use of these products contribute to the increase in health care costs and the rise in insurance premiums. It is in recognition of these factors that the School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida, is taking measures to develop a tobacco free workforce. As provided on the employment application, the District will provide a hiring preference for prospective employees who do not use tobacco or tobacco products.
To learn more about applying for Veteran’s Preference, click here.
Authority: 1001.41(i)&(2); 1001.42(25); 1012.23(1), F.S.
Implemented: 1001.42(5); 1001.43(11), F.S.
History: New: 6/02/76; Revised: 6/16/87; 7/22/87; 6/16/06;7/1/09
Instructional applicants will be required to submit the following documents upon being offered a teaching position. To expedite the hiring process if you are offered a position, it is recommended that you prepare the requirements once you begin applying for teaching jobs.
Upon being offered an instructional job that requires certification, you will need to submit copies of any of the following that apply:
If you do not have a Florida Educator’s Certificate or Florida Statement of Eligibility letter, click here to apply online.
You must submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities from which you earned a degree. Official college transcripts may be sent by colleges/universities to: transcripts@palmbeachschools.org
NOTE: Foreign education must be evaluated by an agency that is approved by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE). A course by course evaluation is required for college-level education. A translation is not the same as an evaluation.
Click the following link for a list of approved agencies.
http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/foreign-trained-grads/approved-credential-evaluation-agencie.stml
The District only accepts educational credentials from institutions that are accredited by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of recognized accrediting agencies and their status with the U.S. Department of Education, please click here .
Position Type: Full-time