Elementary School Teacher
About the Employer
Job Description:
• Notification of Nondiscrimination/Accommodations: The Marion County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race (including anti-Semitism), ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability (including HIV, AIDS, or Sickle Cell Trait), pregnancy, religion, marital status, age (except as authorized by law), military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by state and/or federal law (collectively, "protected classes") in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices as required by Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, Age Discrimination Act of 1967, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Florida Educational Equity Act of 1984.
• A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation.
• The district also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.
• Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination which is against the law and School Board Policies 1362, 2266, 3362, 4362, and 5517.
• The district will not tolerate sexual harassment activity by any of its members of the school district community, including students, employees, and third parties pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX Rules and Regulations.
Conditions of Employment:
"If I am not a current MCPS employee, and I am currently serving a court-ordered probation or currently in an open court case for any offense other than a minor traffic violation, I understand that I am not eligible for employment with MCPS until such probation is complete or my open court case is closed."
• Do you understand that pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for all prospective MCPS employees?
• Do you understand a pre-employment Level II background check will be conducted on all prospective MCPS employees?
• Marion County Public Schools conducts Level II background screenings through the Florida Care Provider Ground Screening Clearinghouse.
• Additional information about the clearinghouse can be found at info.flclearinghouse.com.
• Special note: Sealed or expunged records will reveal during a Level II background check.
• Do you understand that any omission, incorrect, or false response to any information on your application will constitute a reason for refusal to hire or dismissal?
• If in doubt, disclose and explain.
• Failure to disclose convictions will result in an applicant being ineligible for employment for a period of not less than six months.
• Acknowledgment of a prior conviction will not automatically disqualify you from consideration for employment.
• By selecting yes, you acknowledge that you understand the below statement:
• Are you a U.S. citizen or otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States?
• Are you 18 years of age or older?
• Do you have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent?
• Do you hold a Bachelor’s degree?
• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university that qualifies for Florida Educator Certification.
• If you answered yes but do not have a valid Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) Educator’s Certificate, please attach a copy of your transcript, out-of-state certificate, and any FLDOE exam scores to your application.
• You will need to apply for an educator’s certificate.
• Note: If you do not hold a Bachelor’s degree, you may select yes if you qualify for one of the following:
• District certification in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) subject area,
• Military Veterans Certification Pathway,
• Temporary Teacher Internship Certification Pathway, or
• ROTC Position.
• If you have questions, please contact the Employment Services Division at (352) 671-7787.
ADA, Title IX, and Employment Compliance:
Dawana Gary, Ed.S., Director, Employee Relations Phone: (352) 671-7711 Email Address: dawana.gary@marion.k12.fl.us Section 504 Compliance: Anna Williams-Jones, M.A.Ed., Director, Exceptional Student Education Phone: (352) 671-6832 Email Address: anna.williams-jones@marion.k12.fl.us Student Title IX Complaints: John Kerley, Director of Student Discipline Phone: (352) 671-7790 Email Address: john.kerley@marion.k12.fl.us
General Questions:
Thank you for applying for this position. Marion County Public Schools would like to know how you learned about this position. Please select from the following options: Attachments Resume Transcripts (Conferred Degrees) Educator Certificate Statement of Eligibility DD-214/Military Document(s) Exam Scores (Para/GK/Other) References/Recommendations Other Certificates