Step 1
Apply for a Florida Teaching Certificate
Apply for a Florida Teaching Certificate at the Florida Department of Education
Florida Applicants should request that your college or university send official transcripts to the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE).
Out-of-State Applicants should request that your college or university send official transcripts to the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE). Then submit a copy of your valid, standard, out-of-state certificate to the FLDOE and School Board of Polk County /Human Resource Services-Certification Office. (Write your social security number on each copy.)
Send documentation to:
Florida Department of Education
Bureau of Educator Certification Room 201, Turlington Building
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
(Contact the FLDOE toll free at 1-800-445-6739)
Note: After the FLDOE evaluates your application, they will notify you of any additional certification requirements in a letter titled Official Statement of Status of Eligibility
Step 2
Complete the online employment application.
Complete the online employment application.
- Read the Tips for Managing Your Online Application.
- Gather supporting documentation (i.e., work experience, education history, and reference contact information).
- Record the assigned Applicant Reference Identification Number that you receive, in a safe and accessible location.
Step 3
View and apply for available positions using the Job Browser located within your employment application.
View and apply for available positions using the Job Browser located within your employment application.
- The automated Applicant Registration System (ARS) will notify you of your interview status.
- If/when you are selected for an interview, you will need to access your online application and accept or decline the interview.