• The first step toward being qualified to be hired and eligible for a three year temporary certificate is to have earned a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college/university. If you have foreign transcripts, they must be evaluated by an approved credential evaluation agency. Please follow this link for approved credentialing authority information -  www.fldoe.org/edcert/ApprovedCredential.asp.

• Next, you must take the subject area test in the subject area in which you wish to teach (Elementary Ed. K-6, Music, Math, English, etc).  Please go to this website to register -  www.fl.nesinc.com. You can download the study guide from this website.  Alternately, you may obtain the study guides from  Barnes & Noble or order at www.Xamonline.com.

•  Once you pass the subject area test, apply to the Department of Education for that subject area(s) at www.fldoe.org/edcert/apply.asp.  Be sure to send official transcripts with your degree.

•  The Department of Education will then send you a Statement of Eligibility letter stating that you are eligible for the three year non-renewable Temporary Certificate. You may be eligible to teach while completing the requirements stated on the Statement of Eligibility.  Brevard Public Schools district personnel will advise you of any additional requirements for employment in our school district and compliance with the federal No Child Left Behind Act.

•  The statement of eligibility will list the requirements to be completed while you hold the three year non-renewable Temporary Certificate in order to receive a five year renewable Professional Certificate. Some of the requirements will include the following and must be completed by May 1st of the year your certificate expires (except for the General Knowledge Test):

  • Passing score on the general knowledge test (Math, Reading, Essay and English) (by May 1st of the year hired).

  • Passing score on the professional education test (by May 1st of your temporary certificate expiring).

  • Completion of the new teacher induction program (completed by the Administrator).

  • One year of full-time teaching experience.

  • Education courses may be required.  The Florida Department of Education will make this determination based upon review of your official transcript.  An additional 18 credit hours (+/-) may be needed and must be completed by May 1st of the year your Temporary Certificate expires.

Once you receive your Statement of Eligibility letter from the Department of Education, you can choose which alternative program (Brevard Public School/ACP, University of Central, Florida Tech, or other college route [University of Phoenix, Florida Southern, etc.]) you wish to consider.

You must have a completed employment application on file www.brevardschools.org (BEACON) to apply for available positions in your area of certification.

Certification Contact(s)
Dinah Kramer 321-633-1000 ext. 210 or (Kramer.Dinah@brevardschools.org)
Sharon Doran 321-633-1000 ext. 211 or (Doucett-Doran.Sharon@brevardschools.org)