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Interested in Applying for an Instructional Position?

Requirements for Teacher Certification in the State of Florida

To be considered for an instructional position with Leon County Schools, you must first apply for certification through the Florida Department of Education (DOE).

To receive a valid Statement of Eligibility (SOE) from DOE, you must:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree, and
• Demonstrate subject area mastery in the subject area for which you are seeking certification.

If you do not demonstrate subject area mastery, DOE may issue an SOE that is not valid for employment in the requested subject area.

There Are Two Ways to Demonstrate Subject Area Mastery

Option 1 — College Transcript

DOE can review your college transcript to determine whether your coursework meets the requirements for the subject area you are seeking.

You can review the requirements and self-assess your transcript using the DOE's Certificate Subjects information.

View Certificate Subject Requirements

Option 2 — Subject Area Certification Exam

If your college transcript does not demonstrate the required subject area mastery, you may demonstrate mastery by passing the appropriate Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) subject area exam.

View FTCE/FELE Tests and Register

View FTCE/FELE Test Resources

Ready to Apply?

Once you have a bachelor's degree and have demonstrated subject area mastery through your college transcript or the appropriate subject area certification exam, you are ready to submit your application to the Florida Department of Education.

Apply for Florida Educator Certification

Once DOE issues you a valid SOE, you are ready to apply to instructional vacancies within Leon County Schools. Leon County Schools Vacancy List