The School District of Palm Beach County offers a variety of leadership opportunities. Whether you are new to the District or a longtime employee, the ability to advance your career is available to those who establish themselves as a leader.

Administrative Vacancies

Administrative job openings are advertised within our online application system, and include Assistant Principals, Principals, Directors, Managers, Specialists, Assistant Superintendents, Chiefs, and more. Many of these opportunities are available to internal candidates. However, some administrative positions are also available to external job seekers. Once the job posting has closed, applications are reviewed, and candidates who meet the established criteria are contacted for an interview.

Administrative Selection

Criteria for each job is chosen to identify candidates who have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job at the highest level. These interviews are typically thirty minutes in length, and questions are asked by a committee. This process is based on the principle that past job experiences are a strong predictor of future actions. Unless directed otherwise, you are not required to bring any items to this interview, including your résumé. Candidates who successfully interview and are selected will then be guided through the hiring process by Recruitment & Retention.

Principal and Assistant Principal Positions

If applying for the first time for a District Principal or Assistant Principal position, specific documentation must be submitted prior to applying for the position online. All documents listed below must be emailed to LeadershipExternalApplicants@palmbeachschools.org to validate eligibility.

Principal Candidates

If you are currently serving as a principal in another district or state, please provide:

• Updated Resume.
• Copies of your final evaluations as a principal for the last three years. Final evaluations must have a rating of highly effective or effective to be considered. 
• Copy of your valid Florida Educator Certificate with School Principal listed under the coverage area. 
• If applying outside Florida, a copy of your response letter from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) adding Educational Leadership with School Principal listed under the coverage area.
• If applying from charter or private schools without School Principal on your certificate, you may only be eligible for the assistant principal pool. Please read the requirements for Assistant Principal Candidates.

If you are currently not serving as a principal, in another district or state, please provide:

• Updated Resume.
• Copies of your final evaluations for the last three years. Final evaluations must have a rating of highly effective or effective to be considered.
• Copy of your valid Florida Educator Certificate with School Principal listed under the coverage area.
• If applying outside Florida, a copy of your response letter from the FLDOE adding Educational Leadership with School Principal listed under the coverage area.
• Proof of completing a principal preparation program from your district or state.

Assistant Principal Candidates

If you are currently serving as an assistant principal in another district or state, please provide:

• Updated Resume.
• Copies of your final evaluations as an assistant principal for the last three years.  Final evaluations must have a rating of highly effective or effective to be considered.
• Copy of your valid Florida Educator Certificate with Educational Leadership listed under the coverage area. 
• If applying outside Florida, a copy of your response letter from the FLDOE adding Educational Leadership listed under the coverage area.
• If applying from charter or private schools, you must have three years in the role of assistant principal or principal and the last three evaluations must be highly effective.

If you are currently not serving as an assistant principal, in another district or state, please provide:

• Updated Resume.
• Copies of your final evaluations as a teacher for the last three years.  Final evaluations must have a rating of highly effective or effective to be considered.
• Copy of your valid Florida Educator Certificate with Educational Leadership listed under the coverage area.
• If applying outside Florida, a copy of your response letter from the FLDOE adding Educational Leadership listed under the coverage area.
• Proof of completing an assistant principal preparation program.

All other Administrative positions (Single School Culture Coordinators, Specialists, Directors, etc.)
Please include a resume and cover letter with your online application.