The School District of Palm Beach County offers a variety of leadership opportunities. Whether you are new to the District or a longtime employee, the ability to advance your career is available to those who establish themselves as a leader.

Administrative Vacancies

Administrative job openings are advertised within our online application system, and include Assistant Principals, Principals, Directors, Managers, Specialists, Assistant Superintendents, Chiefs, and more. Many of these opportunities are available to internal candidates. However, some administrative positions are also available to external job seekers. Once the job posting has closed, applications are reviewed, and candidates who meet the established criteria are contacted for an interview.

Administrative Selection

Criteria for each job is chosen to identify candidates who have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job at the highest level. These interviews are typically thirty minutes in length, and questions are asked by a committee. This process is based on the principle that past job experiences are a strong predictor of future actions. Unless directed otherwise, you are not required to bring any items to this interview, including your résumé. Candidates who successfully interview and are selected will then be guided through the hiring process by Recruitment & Retention.

Principal and Assistant Principal Positions

If applying for the first time for a District Principal or Assistant Principal position, specific documentation must be submitted prior to applying for the position online. All documents listed below must be emailed to Janet Butts to validate eligibility.

Principal Candidates 

If you are currently serving as a principal in another district, please provide:

• Copies of your final evaluations as a principal for the last three years.  Final evaluations must have a rating of highly effective or effective to be considered. 
• Copy of your valid Florida Educator Certificate with School Principal listed under the coverage area. 

If you are currently serving as an assistant principal in another district, please provide:

• Copies of your final evaluations as an assistant principal for the last three years.  Final evaluations must have a rating of highly effective or effective to be considered.
• Copy of your valid Florida Educator Certificate with School Principal listed under the coverage area.
• Proof of completing a principal preparation program.

Assistant Principal Candidates

If you are currently serving as an assistant principal in another district, please provide:

• Copies of your final evaluations as an assistant principal for the last three years.  Final evaluations must have a rating of highly effective or effective to be considered.
• Copy of your valid Florida Educator Certificate with Educational Leadership listed under the coverage area. 

If you are currently serving as a teacher in another district, please provide:

• Copies of your final evaluations as a teacher for the last three years.  Final evaluations must have a rating of highly effective or effective to be considered.
• Copy of your valid Florida Educator Certificate with Educational Leadership listed under the coverage area.
• Proof of completing an assistant principal preparation program.

All other Administrative positions
Please include a résumé and cover letter with your online application.