INSTANT POSITIONS POSSIBLE AT SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB FAIR

MARION COUNTY – Marion County Public Schools has great teachers and wants to hire even more!

To help with the search, this medium-sized school district will hold a Job Fair Saturday, May 5, at the District East Office of Marion County Public Schools in Ocala.  The Job Fair runs 7:30AM-2:15PM and requires pre-registration for all participants.

Teachers and others, including school counselors, looking for public education jobs can learn more about the Job Fair by visiting www.marionschools.net/JobFair.

To attend the Job Fair, teachers must be certified or eligible for certification by Florida’s Department of Education. Interested teachers must complete an online application, pre-register by April 27, and bring copies of their resumes for principals to review.

In addition, attendees should bring a copy of their Florida Department of Education certifications and proof they passed the subject area exam if their certification is in Social Sciences, Elementary Education, Pre-K/Primary, Art or Music. If attendees do not hold Florida Certification or a valid statement of eligibility, copies of college transcripts, exam scores and any valid out-of-state certificates are required. Attendees may also bring additional employment materials including teaching experience, letters of reference, etc. Certification advisors will be available at the Job Fair to assist.

First-year teachers looking for jobs in Marion County Public Schools can earn a starting salary of $38,200 – $42,700. This is in addition to health and life insurance benefits, sick days, and other employee incentives.  Additional salary is awarded based on teaching experience.

At the Job Fair, applicants will speak face-to-face with those making the hiring decisions for teachers – school principals.  Dozens of principals will be hiring on-the-spot so long as candidates have all their materials in order.

For more information, contact Kyra Schafte at 352.236.0500 or Kyra.Schafte@marion.k12.fl.us.