ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
- FDLE VECHS Level 2 background screenings in accordance with Section 1002.421(1)(p), Florida
- Please be advised that a current (not expired) Florida Teaching Certificate can fulfill this requirement. These screenings must:
- Be screened through your school’s VECHS entity number
- Be no more than five years old
- Must not contain any disqualifying offenses listed in Section 435.04 and 1012.315, Florida Statutes. These statutes can be found online.
3.Proof of Qualifications for all instructional personnel in accordance with Section
1002.421(1)(h), Florida Statutes. You must show proof of any one of the following requirements for each teacher:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in any subject (copy of diploma or completed transcript)
- Three or more years of K-12th grade teaching experience (written proof of contacting the previous employer)
- Special skills, knowledge, or expertise that qualifies them to provide instruction in K-12th grade subjects (provide documentation such as certifications, professional development, curriculum training, etc.). Pre-K experience and certifications would not meet this requirement.