Recruitment
Interested in a career with Leon County Schools but not sure which position is right for you or how to get started? We’re here to help!
We are looking for talented, energetic, compassionate individuals who are dedicated to excellence in education. If you are looking for an opportunity to help students become the very best they can be, Leon County School District is the answer.
Leon County School District is located in the beautiful city of Tallahassee, Florida. Our district has approximately 32,000 students, 2,400 teachers, and a total of 4,300 employees. The mission of Leon County Schools is to prepare students to become responsible, respectful, independent learners equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary to compete in our global society.
To review a list of current vacanices in our school district – please visit our Application Tracking System (ATS) Website!
Some benefits included in working for our School District:
- Free fitness center for employees
- Free before and after school care for employee’s children
- Contribution to your health insurance
- Contribution to your retirement
- Sick Leave buy-back
- Parental Leave
- Discounted rate for Early Childhood Center (Infant to age 4)
- Professional Learning Opportunties
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- When available, option for extended day (for Teachers)
Our district has numerous instructional programs, such as:
- Pre-K through Grade 12;
- Exceptional Student Education Programs,
- Career, technical, adult, and community programs,
- Special alternative schools and programs
- Before and After school programs
- Early Childhood Education programs (infant – PreK)
We are also looking for those individuals who want to help support the education of our students by serving in various job opportunities other than teaching, such as:
- Bus drivers,
- Foodservice workers,
- Instructional paraprofessionals,
- Custodians,
- Maintenance
- Substitute teaching,
- and more!
Instructional Career Pathways
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Let us guide you through the steps to earn your teaching certificate and start your journey in the classroom.
Visit our Become a Teacher website for information regarding the different pathways to certification.
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You may be eligible for a full-time teaching position now!
Visit our Internship Certification Pathway for more information.
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Earn your bachelor’s degree in Exceptional Student Education—for FREE—while working as an instructional paraprofessional through our Teacher Apprenticeship Program (TAP), in partnership with Tallahassee State College.
Visit our TAP website for program requirements and sign-up information.
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We value our veterans by offering the Military Certification Pathway Program for Teachers and Veterans' Preference for all applicants.
Visit our Military Veteran's Certification Pathway website for more information regarding Military Veteran Pathway options.
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Non-Instructional Career Pathways
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Make a difference in the classroom every day. Work alongside teachers to support student learning, encourage independence, and help students feel confident, capable, and connected at school.
Visit our Become a Paraprofessional website for more information.
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Substitute teaching is more than filling a vacancy—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and give back to our community every single day.
Visit our Become a Substitute Teacher website for more information.
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Make a difference everyday in a student’s journey! Become a school bus driver and help transport our future.
Visit our Bus Driver Recruitment website for more information.
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Join our Custodial and Maintenance Team and help keep our schools safe, clean, welcoming, and ready for students and staff every day.
Visit our Become a Custodian or Maitenance Worker website for more information.
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Join our Food Service Team and help fuel student success by preparing and serving nutritious meals that keep our students energized, focused, and ready to learn.
Visit our Become a Food Service Worker website to learn more.