Academic Instruction Advisor
About the Employer
Job Description
Full job description available upon request. Contact HR Customer Care Center at 877-477-3722 for position-specific information.
Important Notes
Applications cannot be changed once submitted. However, an application may be withdrawn but not deleted.
General Information
All applicants recommended for employment must comply with procedures designated by the Superintendent and School Board Policy 3.10. This includes:
Compliance with Federal and State Agencies
Completion of forms required by federal and state agencies and the school board.
Employee Benefits Package
Completion of forms related to the employee benefits package.
Drug-Free Workplace
The School District of Palm Beach County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All employment categories are subject to the completion of drug testing pursuant to School Board Policy 3.96 or 3.961.
Pre-Employment Medical Examination
Only certain employment categories are subject to the completion of a pre-employment medical examination by, and the receipt of, a medical clearance from professionals selected by the school board.
Background Screening
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.
District Responsibilities
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.
Furnish Records
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.
EEO Statement
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. 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.
Tobacco-Free Workplace
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.
Veteran’s Preference
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
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 these requirements once you begin applying for teaching jobs.
Certification Information
Florida educator’s certificate Statement of eligibility (letter from the Florida Department of Education) Active/valid out-of-state certification (if applicable)
Education Credentials/Transcripts
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
Foreign Education Credentials
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
District Requirements
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.