Teacher, VE (Full-Time)

QUALIFICATIONS: (1) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution. (2) Valid Florida teacher certification in appropriate area. (3) Must meet the No Child Left Behind Act regulations and requirements. (4) Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening. (5) Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE

The School District of Okeechobee County has adopted Board Policy 6.43, Unlawful Discrimination Prohibited. No person shall, on the basis of race (including anti-Semitism), color, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, political beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, if otherwise qualified, social and family background or on the basis of the use of a language other than English by LEP students, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity, or in any employment conditions or practices conducted by this School District, except as provided by law.

The School District of Okeechobee County is in compliance with all federal and state laws which include the Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), Title IX, Section 504, Florida Education Equity Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), and the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.

Any employee, student, applicant for admissions, or applicant for employment who believes he/she has been discriminated against or has been harassed by another employee, student, or third party is encouraged to use the Equity Plan Grievance Procedure for filing complaints. You may file with: principal or immediate supervisor, District Equity Coordinator/Director of Human Resources or the Superintendent.

Director of Human Resources
Title II, Title IX, and the Florida Education Equity Act Complaints and
ADA/Section 504 Complaints
700 SW 2nd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000 Ext. 1067

Notification of Social Security Number Collection and Usage

In compliance with Florida Statute 119.071(5), this document serves to notify you of the purpose for the collection of your social security number. The Okeechobee County School Board will collect and use your social security number only if specifically authorized by law to do so or when it is imperative for the performance of its duties and responsibilities as prescribed by law.

An applicant, employee, vendor, or volunteers social security number may be required for:

Employment Application

Criminal History Check (FDLE, FBI and local law enforcement agencies)

Department of Homeland Security Federal I-9 form

Federal W4, W2, 1099, and other IRS documents

Federal Social Security taxes (FICA)

Unemployment reports (Florida Department of Revenue)

Florida Retirement System (FRS) documents and reports

Workers' Compensation documents and reports

Direct Deposit documents

Authorizations and other documents for optional retirement programs such as 403(b)

Documents and reports related to Group benefits such as health, dental, and life insurance

Documents and reports related to supplemental deductions
Documents and reports for the Florida Department of Education Bureau of Educator Certification, Florida Department of Education Bureau of Professional Practices, and other FLDOE departments, as required

Documents and reports for the Florida Department of Children and Families, Florida Department of Labor, Florida Department of Revenue, and other local, state and federal agencies, as required

Other purposes specifically required or authorized by local, state, or federal law

The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

https://info.flclearinghouse.com
A first-in-the-nation enterprise system for background screening results of individuals required by law to undergo screening for employment in positions that provide services to vulnerable populations, as mandated by section 435.12, Florida Statutes.