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Feb. 5, 2026 - Each year, the Florida Department of Education surveys parents of children receiving special education services to determine how well their children’s schools are partnering with them.
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Talent Acquisition and Recruitment
Teach In Pinellas - Virtual Information Session
February 25, 2026 - 4:30 - 5:30
Join us on February 25 from 4:30 - 5:30, for a virtual information session to learn more about the steps to become an instructor in our district. Learn more about Pinellas County, our district, certification process and becoming a teacher in Pinellas! This event is designed for those that hold a current/valid teacher certification and/or graduated or graduating from a College of Education.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Talent Acquisition - Recruitment and Retention
We welcome and facilitate the selection of our future educators who possess special, creative/technical skills to become role models and contribute to the district’s vision of 100% student success.
For inquiries about instructional hiring, please contact Debra Cucchiara at 727-588-5136 or reach out via email at talentacquisitionteam@pcsb.org.
To speak with our recruiter for support or non-instructional positions, call 727-588-5007 or email perez-russor@pcsb.org
Carlos Childs, Family & Community Liaison at Campbell Park Elementary, was named 2025-2026 PCS Support Employee of the Year.
In this IT Factor - Inspiring Teachers video, Ashley Carrington from Fairmount Park Elementary loves building relationships with her students.
Want to be an Inspiring Teacher like Ashley? Visit pcsb.org/talent for jobs, certification information and more.
Considering student teaching in Florida, contact us at cucchiarad@pcsb.org
Ava, future Middle School Math and Science teacher. Ava is a junior at Ohio University.
Welcome, Haley, PK (Early Childhood and Special Ed certification) attended the PERC job fair in March. She is finishing her degree at Slippery Rock College and will be moving to join us as a PreK teacher!