Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: I need to talk to a Staffing Officer but I can't get through on the phone. What can I do?
A: The best and most efficient way to contact the Instructional Staffing Office is through e-mail. The e-mail addresses for all the officers are on the "Contact Us" page. If you have a general question, or want an application or test bulletin sent to you, send your e-mail to persinq@dadeschools.net and it will be directed to the appropriate person.
Q: How long is my application valid?
A: Your application will remain on file for two years from the day it is received in the Instructional Staffing Office.
Q: How can I schedule an interview for a full-time position?
A: Please mail your completed application, along with official transcripts, a copy of your social security card and two recommendation letters/forms (Recommendation letters must be on letterhead) to Miami-Dade County Public Schools 1500 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 129 Miami, Fl. 33132. Ten days after sending the application, you may email us at persappt@dadeschools.net to inquire about the status of your application if you have not been contacted for an interview.
Q: I have submitted my application but I have not been contacted for an interview. What do I do?
A: Instructional applications remain on file for two years. Please email us at persappt@dadeschools.net to verify that your application has been received and is complete. Incomplete applications will not be scheduled. In addition we are currently scheduling interviews in certain academic areas. Please check the following link to verify that we are scheduling interviews for your academic area: http://jobs.dadeschools.net/teachers/pdf/teacher_application.pdf
Q: I've heard there is a teacher shortage. Will I be able to work in an instructional position while I am completing my degree?
A: You may work as a temporary instructor (substitute teacher) if you completed at least 60- college credits and have an overall grade point average of 2.5 or higher. To work as a full-time teacher you must meet the requirements for a teaching certificate from the Florida Department of Education, which includes a Bachelor’s degree for most certification areas. You may view the requirements for certification on the State of Florida’s website at www.flldoe.org/edcert.
Q: I have a degree in Business and I want to teach elementary ed. Is it true that I can teach while I complete the requirements?
A: All teachers in the State of Florida must meet eligibility requirements for a teaching certificate. Your degree in Business would not automatically make you eligible, but the State has made it easier for applicants to enter the profession without first taking additional coursework. A passing score on the State's Subject Area Exams would make you eligible for a temporary certificate in certain areas such as Math, English, or Exceptional Student Education, to name a few. You can request information on these exams and a registration booklet by calling (813) 974-2400 or visiting the website at http://www.cefe.usf.edu/. Once you meet the requirements for a Temporary Certificate, you may teach while you complete the requirements for the Professional Certificate.
Q: What are the requirements for a teaching Certificate in the State of Florida?
A: The requirements for a teaching certificate depend on the type of certificate and the subject area requested. You may find information on obtaining a certificate on our Certification website at http://certification.dadeschools.net/ or by visiting the Florida Department of Education’s Educator Certification website at http://www.fldoe.org/edcert/.
Q: Whom should I contact regarding employment verification?
A: To obtain “Employment Verification” contact Personnel Operations and Records.
General Number: 305-995-7294 or 305-995-7238
Fax number: 305-995-7215
Email: mdelacerda@dadeschools.net
Or cbarr@dadeschools.net
Q: How can I become a temporary instructor (substitute teacher)?
A: The requirements for a Temporary Instructor are acceptable references and 60 or more credits from an accredited college or university with a minimum overall GPA of 2.5.
In addition, Temporary Instructors must complete a two-day training program offered by the Miami-Dade College This training is required for applicants who have not previously received training in M-DCPS school safety and security procedures, educational liability laws, professional responsibilities, ethics, classroom management and instructional strategies.
Please bring your completed application, along with official transcripts to our office at 1500 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 129, Miami, Fl. 33132. You must visit the Instructional Staffing office to complete an essay relevant to substitute teaching. Applicants must successfully demonstrate the ability to write in standard English. The comprehensive written sample will be evaluated on the following criteria: syntax, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and legible handwriting.
If accepted to continue the substitute process, you will receive notification of acceptance via e-mail along with contact information to register for the required Training Workshop.
Once you have completed the required training, you must return to the Instructional Staffing Office between the hours of 2 PM and 4 PM with the following items to continue processing and to complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (DHS I-9) with evidence of identity and employment eligibility (may include original driver’s license, social security card, unexpired employment authorization document issued by the Department of Homeland Security, etc.):
- Original social security card (with employment authorization documents if required)
- Picture ID/driver's license
- $71 money order payable to “School Board Miami-Dade Fingerprinting"
- Transcripts indicating completion of temporary instructor training
- $20 money order payable to M-DCPS for Temporary Instructor (Substitute) Certificate
Applicants will be eligible to begin work upon clearance of fingerprints and drug test analysis. For any questions, please contact us at Persinq@dadeschools.net.
Q: I have questions regarding my salary and credit for advanced degrees and/or teaching experience. To whom should these be directed?
A: Questions regarding salary can be sent electronically by means of a salary inquiry form, which is available at the website, http://salary.dadeschools.net, or by phone at 305-995-7040. Salary calculation letters are mailed out with paychecks each September, November, February, and May which provides current salary step, salary supplement(s), and credential payment information.
Q: How can I find out about new employee benefits and make selections regarding my health/life insurance?
A: Your Board-paid health and life insurance coverage is effective the first day of employment. Any additional benefits you elect to purchase, such as dental, vision, legal, etc., are effective the 1st of the month following your first payroll deduction. Your benefits enrollment package will be mailed to you. Included in the enrollment package is information concerning online enrollment. To view benefits information or enroll, go to http://riskmanagement.dadeschools.net/benefits/index.htm. Questions regarding new employee benefits should be directed to Ms. Rosa M. Molina at 305-995-3039 or webcustomerservice@FBMC-benefits.com.
Q: How can I transfer from one school to another?
A: A newly-hired teacher will be eligible to submit a transfer application only if he/she has been employed at the same work location for a minimum of three school years. Applications for transfer may be submitted anytime after February 1 for the following school year. Such transfers may only occur after the last day of the school year for teachers and will be effective prior to the first day of the subsequent school year.
Q: I am having some difficulty with curriculum, lesson planning and classroom management? How can I obtain support as a new teacher?
A: Support is available to all new teachers at the school, Regional Center and District office. Please contact Ms. Gloria Kotrady, District Director, Beginning Teacher Program at gkotrady@dadeschools.net for additional information.
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