Mark your Calendar for the Application Period for 2026-27: Jan. 6-16, 2026
Through improvements in automation and technology, we are striving to maintain a highly efficient and effective operation that treats every potential and current employee as an important part of the education family in Pinellas County. From initial application to retirement, we view each staff member as a vital part of our effort to provide the quality of educational experience that our community expects and demands from our public schools.
Certification
The mission of the Credentialing Team is to support the District’s goal of a high-performing workforce by ensuring that appropriately certified educators are in all classrooms.
Compensation
The role of the Compensation team is to assist the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities to prudently manage compensation programs, align compensation practices with sound operations which focus on attracting and retaining highly-qualified employees resulting in long-term performance. We strive to consult in the design of comprehensive compensation programs, develop procedures, model salary and staffing scenarios, create and maintain job descriptions. The Compensation team also handles specialized hiring: additional duty, part time hourly teachers, and contracted service employees. As part of its mission, the Compensation team also has the responsibility to ensure that incentives provided are compliant with state and federal stat.
Office of Equal Opportunity
Office of Equal Opportunity will administer comprehensive services whereby all customers are given an equal opportunity to participate in programs, activities and employment; and monitor all practices, policies and procedures for compliance with federal, state, county and district guidelines.