Teacher Support Specialist

About the Employer

tch sec resource (edgenuity)

Job Description

Full job description.

Important Information

Applicants that are not certain of the number of hours, the number of days / months, 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 Changes

Applications cannot be made once an application has been submitted. An application may be withdrawn, but not deleted.

Resume

Please make sure 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). In order to be eligible to work for the district, such procedures shall include, but not be limited to:

Completion of Forms Required by Federal and State Agencies and the School Board

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

Any applicant who tests positive for a drug as defined in the policies will not be hired. 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.

Keyboarding Test

Non-instructional applicants applying for some clerical positions will be required to take a keyboarding test. The applicants for those positions will have to meet the word per minute (wpm) requirement for the given position.

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. 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 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. It is in recognition of these factors that the School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida, is taking measures to develop a tobacco-free workforce.

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.

Accreditation

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.