51051 Teacher, Science (7th grade)

Additional Information:
Position: Teacher, Science
Grade Level:7th
School Year: 2024-2025
Start Date: August 5, 2024
Location: Sugarloaf Elementary/Middle School
Address: 255 Crane Blvd., Sugarloaf Key, FL 33042
Salary: Base Salary ranging from $61,500-$101,700, commensurate with experience. Details provided in the attachment.
Benefits: Explore our employee benefits guide for comprehensive details, with insurance rates conveniently listed on page 11.
Retirement:Choose between the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan or Investment Plan.

Eligibility for Florida certification is required. FL certification in Middle Grades General Science (grades 5-9) is a prerequisite for teaching in field. The Bureau of Educator Certification has developed instructional videos to guide applicants through the certification process, covering topics such as Florida&rsquos Online Educator Certification System Set-up and the Florida Teacher Certification Application. Visit https://flcertify.fldoe.org/datamart/mainMenu.doto login or create a new user account.

How to Become FL Certified in Middle Grades General Science (grades 5-9):

1. Out-of-State Certification: If you hold an unexpired, out-of-state, professional educator certificate in this subject area, please apply for Florida reciprocity.
2. Middle Grades Science Major: Commonly accepted bachelor&#39s (or higher degree) majors for a Florida temporary educator certificate include:Middle Grades Science, Teaching Middle School Science, Junior High Science, Middle School Science Education, General Science.
3. Other Majors: For other degree majors, pass the subject area exam in Middle Grades General Science 5&ndash9. This 2.5-hour computer-based test is 80 multiple choice questions. Locate a test center. Study materials are available for purchase with The Learning Liaisons and 240 Tutoring. Free sample questions are available here. If at first you don&#39t succeed, you may retest every 30 days. The exam costs $150, unless you have an approved Military Vet or Spouse Certification Fee Waiver or Retired First Responder Fee Waiver. Scores are automatically reported to the FLDOE.