Employment Opportunities
Welcome to the application process for employment with The School District of Palm Beach County! We are pleased that you're considering working with Palm Beach County, a school district that has earned an "A" rating from the Florida Department of Education for seven consecutive years, making us the highest ranked district among the seven largest school districts in Florida. With more than 20,000 employees, we are the largest employer in Palm Beach County and have a variety of positions. Job seekers can choose from non-instructional, instructional, and administrative opportunities posted within our online application. In addition, job advertisements are updated daily, so check frequently for job openings.
View and/or Apply for job openings:
Update: Our online application has recently changed. The web browser supported is Internet Explorer 7 and later versions. If you are using Safari, Firefox, or Chrome, you may experience technical difficulties. If you are automatically logged out of the application after entering work experience or education history, you will need to download and use Internet Explorer.
Resume Attachments: New applicants should apply with a resume and will be prompted to do so after clicking Apply Now. Existing applicants, who have applied prior to March 20, 2012, should upload a new resume after March 20, 2012. Once a new resume is uploaded, you will be able to attach the existing resume to future applications. Resumes submitted with applications prior to March 20, 2012 may be found in the Cover Letters & Attachments section of My Career Tools. All new and returning applicants are encouraged to upload and apply with a resume when prompted within the application.
Documentation Required for Employment
In addition to an active application, the following forms are required following a job offer. You may begin completing this paperwork once you have applied to a position and have an applicant identification number.
All applicants must complete and sign this form as part of the hiring process. Original Security Check Forms should be submitted to Recruitment and Retention A-132 (No faxes or copies).
New applicants must submit a minimum of three references to complete the hiring process. References should reflect employment for the last 5 years and must be completed by supervisor(s). Applicants with limited work experience may supplement their work reference with personal references. References from relatives are not acceptable. If you are currently in school/college, you may provide references from professors/instructors in addition to employment supervisor references.
Applicants completing student teaching must submit references from 1) clinical educator(s)/supervising teacher, 2) university supervisor, 3) school assistant principal and/or principal, and 4) as well as supervisor references covering employment for the last five years.
References should include applicant id number, signature with date, of applicant and evaluator.
New Employee Orientation Forms (Online)
These forms are only available after receiving a job offer. Upon receiving a formal job offer, you are requested to complete the New Employee Orientation Forms (NEO) within the online application. Log into the application and click the link within the "Notifications" box. This box and link is only available after the school has offered a position.
This form is to be completed only if you are currently, or have been, self-employed during the last five years. In addition, reference forms from those listed on the Self Employment Form must be completed using the Palm Beach County School District Employment Reference Form.
Additional Documents Needed for Employment
Instructional
1) College Transcripts (Degree Conferred/Awarded)
2) Most Recent Evaluation (professional or student teaching)
3) Proof of Florida Certification
4) Verification of Highly Qualified Status (NCLB)
Out of State Highly Qualified Verification Form
If you have an advanced degree (Master's, Specialist, Doctorate) that you would like considered for a supplement, please submit the Advanced Degree Pay and Supplement Request for Instructional Employees {Form PBSD2277}.
Please note: Only qualifying degrees will be approved for the supplement. For more information, please visit the Department of Compensation web site and review the Advanced Degree Pay brochure.
If you have professional teaching experience and would like it to be considered for compensation purposes, each previous employer must complete and submit the Verification of Previous Public/Private Teaching Experience form.
Non-Instructional
Non-instructional applicants should only apply to jobs for which they qualify. The job description and qualifications vary by job type. It is advised that you have official documents, such as diplomas, certifications, and transcripts ready when applying for a job.
No Child Left Behind / Highly Qualified Status
In compliance with the NCLB legislation, the School District of Palm Beach County is committed in hiring highly qualified teachers and paraprofessionals.
The School District of Palm Beach County is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
For general questions regarding the application process or if you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance during the application process, please call Recruitment & Retention at 561-434-8372, 561-434-8430 or 561-357-7691.