Application to Become an Approved Principal or Assistant Principal (For External Candidates Only)

This application is for external candidates wishing to be considered for Principal or Assistant Principal positions in Pasco County Schools.  This is for External Candidates Only.  Internal Candidates need to complete the application designated for Internal Candidates, which runs during designated windows throughout the school year.

Process to become an Approved Assistant Principal Candidate

Applicants must be approved as candidates in Pasco County Schools to be considered for assistant principal vacancies. 

External Candidate Selection Process - Required qualifications and experience:

1. Two or more years of successful experience as a principal or assistant principal; OR
2. Currently included on an approved candidate list in another school district (if the requirements are similar to the qualifications of persons listed on Pasco’s approved candidate list; OR
3. Have a sufficient combination of comparable training, education, and/or work experience, as determined by the Office for Human Resources and Educator Quality*
4. A candidate interested in the AP eligibility process may not apply if any of the following have occurred: 
1. Formal Level Discipline within the past five years
2. A finding by the Office of Professional Practices Services (FLDOE) or similar state agency

AND

1. Effective teaching/ administrative experience (a rating of effective or higher on the two most recent annual performance evaluations)
2. Certificate in Educational Leadership (or eligible)
3. Two recent references, at least one from current principal/direct supervisor

An external candidate who demonstrates basic competencies via documented qualifications and experience may be invited to participate in face-to-face simulations prior to determining eligibility as an assistant principal candidate with Pasco County Schools. For additional information, email hr@pasco.k12.fl.us.

*HREQ shall determine whether an external candidate’s education, training and/or experience satisfy the requirements to become an approved candidate.  Interviews with district leadership may be required and documentation, including but not limited to, work history, references, and any disciplinary records may be considered prior to an external candidate being eligible to apply for vacancies in Pasco County Schools.

Superintendent Discretion:

Notwithstanding the external and internal pathways listed above, the Superintendent/Superintendent’s Designee maintains discretion to add or remove persons at any time from the approved candidate list. 

Notification of Nondiscrimination: The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.