After you have your new teaching position, your next step is teacher orientation.

Application Process

We at Duval County Public Schools appreciate your interest in joining our team. This website is designed to assist you with you job search and to ensure that you understand the requirements that you need to meet in order to be employed with our district. Prior to applying, teacher candidates that do not already have a valid certificate should review the requirements needed to obtain a Florida Educator’s Certificate.

Our application process requires you to complete the On-line Application and submit OFFICIAL transcripts. Listed below are the items needed to complete your file.

(1)   On-line Instructional Application REQUIRED

If you need to update your application you will need to simply sign in as a “Returning User” and go through every page to ensure the information is current and correct.

(2)   Transcript REQUIRED

Official transcript(s) of all your college degrees displaying degree conferral date and major. If you obtained your degree from outside of the United States, you must have your degree evaluated by a United States accredited agency.

(3)   Certification Eligibility REQUIRED

• Copy of your current teaching certificate(s), Florida and/or Out-of-State certificates.

• Copy of any correspondence you have received from the Florida Department of Education (i.e. Official Statement of Status of Eligibility).

• Copy of score report(s), if you have taken any Florida Teaching Certification Examinations (i.e. General Knowledge, Professional Education, Subject Area Examination).

• Occupational/Physical Therapist, School Social Workers, or Speech/Language Pathologist may submit a copy of your licenses.

(4)   Other Items OPTIONAL

• Copy of your resume

• Copy of DD-214