Polk County Public Schools

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Recruitment

Welcome Educators

We applaud you for your career choice to become a teacher and want you to develop your professional teaching career with us. In a district where more than 80 languages are spoken, representing over 160 countries, valuing diversity is a way of life. The School Board of Polk County, Florida seeks career-minded, fully qualified K-12 teachers who want to make a positive impact in the lives of students and their communities.

Benefits & Incentives

Welcome to Recruitment

Our ultimate goal is to recruit, hire and retain an educator for each classroom with credential and assessed talent, and - among our experienced teachers - a record of excellence.

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Our Community

Polk, an All-American County, is located in the "Heart of Florida." To learn more about things to do throughout the area, please visit www.VisitCentralFlorida.com

Our Schools

There are so many exciting things happening in Polk County Schools. Interested in learning more? Click below.

Incentives, Special Programs, and Initiatives

Recruitment Bonuses and Incentives

Special Programs & Initiatives

Housing Programs for Teachers

  • Housing Discounts for Teachers and PCSB Staff
  • The Teacher Next Door Program offers HUD-owned, single family homes to public and private school teachers at a 50% discount. For additional information visit the Teacher Next Door Website or contact Norman Jezzeny at 202-402-5545 or Linda Sullivan at 1-800-CALL-FHA, extension 2697.

Apartment Assistance

Equity Residential, in partnership with the Department of Education, created a program to reduce teachers' rent by providing 50% off your security deposit (up to $200 off) on approved credit. For more information call 800-410-7772 or visit Equity Apartments.

Benefits

Polk County School District is pleased to offer a comprehensive Employee Benefit Program tailored to address the needs of its educators and their dependents.

Comprehensive Benefits

Benefits paid by Polk County School Board

Hiring Process

Office of Certification

Polk County School District has a certification department second to none! Our Teacher Certification, Endorsement, and No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Specialists are extremely knowledgeable and available to assist you with certification.

Alternative Certification

Florida Department of Education (FLDOE)

In order to be considered for employment with Polk County Schools, applicants must apply and hold (or be deemed eligible to hold) a Florida Teacher Certificate. The FL-DOE's website is filled with helpful information including how to apply for Florida Certification, subject areas covered, and Florida Reciprocity.

Professional Development

The mission of the Professional Development Department is to provide quality professional development opportunities for all employees to enhance student learning.

Compensation Program

Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Office of Recruiting FAQ's 2011-2012

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Questions for the Office of Recruiting?

Submit your questions to : qualitycounts@polk-fl.net or contact Dee Axson, TRST Recruiter 863-519-8457