Emergency Teacher, Science Middle School

JobID: 5362

Position Type:
Charters/Charter School Openings

Date Posted:
1/8/2025

Location:
Sigsbee Charter School

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’s Online Educator Certification System Set-up and the Florida Teacher Certification Application. Visit https://flcertify.fldoe.org/datamart/mainMenu.do to login or create a new user account.

• Out-of-State Certification: If you hold an unexpired, out-of-state, professional educator certificate in this subject area, please apply for Florida reciprocity.

• Middle Grades Science Major: Commonly accepted bachelor's (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.

• Other Majors: For other degree majors, pass the subject area exam in Middle Grades General Science 5–9. 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't 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.