Social Science Teacher
About the Employer
Job Description
Full job description available upon request.
Contact Information
Applicants that are not certain of the number of hours, the number of days/members, and the annual salary paid for a specific position should contact the HR Customer Care Center for the position's information at 877-477-3722.
Application Instructions
• Applications cannot be changed once submitted.
• An application may be withdrawn, but not deleted.
• Please ensure your resume is uploaded into your profile.
General Information
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).
Required Procedures
• Completion of forms required by federal and state agencies and the School Board.
• Completion of forms related to the employee benefits package.
• 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.
Background Screening
• 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.
• The medical examination may consist of a physical examination and/or testing for potentially impairing, disabling, communicable, and terminal diseases or conditions.
Keyboarding Test
Non-instructional applicants applying for some clerical positions will be required to take a keyboarding test. Applicants for those positions will have to meet the word per minute (wpm) requirement for the given position.
Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse
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. 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.
Tobacco Free Preference
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
• Will be required to submit the following documents upon being offered a teaching position:
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
• 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.stml
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.