FAQs

• To determine if you are qualified, complete the Veterans' Preference Claim Form and attach it to your online application before the posted position's application deadline.
• Access the Veteran’s Preference Form by visiting Veterans' Preference - Marion County Public Schools .

• Be prepared to provide a current driver’s license or Florida ID, Social Security card and sealed Official Transcripts (if applicable).
• If you have been offered an instructional position with MCPS, your college or university may send your official transcripts to [email protected].

• Yes. This is a condition of employment with MCPS and a requirement by law.
• Florida State Statute 1012.27 (6) states: “Before employing a person in any position that requires direct contact with students, conduct employment history checks of all the person’s previous employers...”.
• Failure to disclose your four most recent previous employment information may result in an employment offer being rescinded.                 

• Background checks are completed by our Professional Practices Office.
• Additional details about MCPS’s background and fingerprinting screenings can be found by visiting FAQ - Marion County Public Schools .

• Yes. Marion County Public Schools is a Drug Free Workplace and requires all individuals hired by Marion County Public Schools to be free of alcohol and controlled substances. Employees must submit to a pre-employment drug test (per School Board Policy 6.33).
• To learn more about the drug testing procedures, visit Drug Test Process - Marion County Public Schools .

• Yes. Applicants are responsible for paying the non-refundable drug test fee of $37.40.
• This fee may be payroll deducted if you are hired as a full-time or temporary employee, with the exception of those hired as a Cafeteria Monitor or with Marion Technical College.

• Yes. As a new employee, you will also need to pay for fingerprinting and a physical.
• The cost for fingerprinting is $89.00. This fee may be payroll deducted if you are hired as a full-time or temporary employee with the exception of those hired as a Cafeteria Monitor or with Marion Technical College.
• Physical fees will vary depending upon where the physical is completed.

• Master’s Degree – $2,500
• Specialist Degree – $4,500
• Doctoral Degree – $6,500

If you have earned an advanced degree listed in the Guide to Acceptable Majors for Educator Certification Specialization and hold certification coverage that corresponds to it, you may be eligible for the supplement.

If you hold an advanced degree from an accredited College of Education and hold certification coverage that aligns with the advanced degree (e.g., a master's in teaching science and a Certification in Biology), you may be eligible for the supplement.

• The paycheck schedules can be accessed here. Schedules are based upon position.
• Contact your designated Payroll Secretary at your site or the Payroll Department if you have additional questions.

• Yes. You can be hired out-of-field (i.e., hired to teach a subject you are not certified in) if you are eligible for a teaching certificate in any subject by the Florida Department of Education.
• You will be required to sign an Agreement to Earn Letter and only teach out of field for one year from the assignment date (determined by hire date). Note: All School Guidance Counselors must be certified in School Counseling.