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Non-Instructional Recruitment
In FY25, the department actively recruited non-instructional candidates to fill various trade positions, including
electrical, plumbing, and other industry-specific trades. The District hosted monthly job fairs throughout the
community. To expand their reach, the department also participated in local, statewide, veteran, and technical
college job fairs, including weekend events at community centers.

Specific recruitment efforts targeted graduates from the academies at West Technical Education Center
and other qualified candidates from the community. These efforts connected job seekers with employment
opportunities. The department also used social media and targeted marketing campaigns to promote available
positions and share salary and incentive programs supported by the District.

Substitute Office
Non-Instructional Recruitment
Substitute teachers are essential for maintaining educational continuity and student success in the District. The
In FY25, the department actively recruited non-instructional candidates to fill various trade positions,
Substitute Office is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, and supporting substitute teachers throughout the hiring
including electrical, plumbing, and other industry-specific trades. The District hosted monthly job fairs
process. The office ensures schools are staffed daily with high-quality substitute teachers.
throughout the community. To expand their reach, the department also participated in local, statewide,
FY25 Key Performance Indicators:
veteran, and technical college job fairs, including weekend events at community centers.
• Active Substitute Pool - A robust pool of 3,490 active substitute teachersechnical Education Center and
Specific recruitment efforts targeted graduates from the academies at West T
• Substitute Fill Rate - The substitute fill rate for FY25 was 82.5%, an increase of approximately 10%
other qualified candidates from the community. These efforts connected job seekers with employment
from FY24.
opportunities. The department also used social media and targeted marketing campaigns to promote
• Professional Development - Skills training and pathway to teacher certification
available positions and share salary and incentive programs supported by the District.
• Recruit and Retain - Substitute teacher pay increased in FY25
Retention Initiatives

Teacher Ambassador Program
The Teacher Ambassador Program was launched as a two-year pilot program with 10 schools and expanded in
FY25 to 17 schools. The teacher ambassadors collaborated with school administrators to develop onboarding
plans and motivational and engagement activities for new and transfer teachers.

“Starstruck by You” Campaign
Substitute Office
Throughout the last week of February, the District celebrated Public Schools Week, an occasion to honor over
28,500 full-time, part-time, and temporary employees who contributed to the District’s A-rating. Sponsored by
Substitute teachers are essential for maintaining educational continuity and student success in the District.
the Department of Recruitment and Retention, the “We’re Starstruck by You, PBC!” campaign recognized the
The Substitute Office is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, and supporting substitute teachers throughout the
dedication of every employee who helped enhance the District’s reputation. Highlights included daily activities
hiring process. The office ensures our schools are staffed daily with high-quality substitute teachers.
across schools and departments to acknowledge and thank employees for their service.
FY25 Key Performance Indicators:
Certification Office
The Certification Office assists prospective and veteran educators in the District with obtaining and main-
● Active Substitute Pool - A robust pool of 3,490 active substitute teachers
taining a Florida Educator’s Certificate. In partnership with the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), the
● Substitute Fill Rate - The substitute fill rate for FY25 was 82.5%, an increase of approximately 10%
office provides numerous FLDOE services at the District level.
from FY24.
● Professional Development - Skills training and pathway to teacher certification
● Recruit and Retain - Substitute teacher pay increased in FY25
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Retention Initiatives

Teacher Ambassador Program
The Teacher Ambassador Program was launched as a two-year pilot program with 10 schools and expanded
in FY25 to 17 schools. The teacher ambassadors collaborated with school administrators to develop
onboarding plans and motivational and engagement activities for new and transfer teachers.