1. Living in Okaloosa County
Okaloosa County School District isn’t just a great place to
work, Okaloosa County is a great place to live. Named
one of the “Ten Most Beau ful Places in America,” the
Emerald Cost stretches for 24 miles of snow white
beaches between Ft. Walton Beach and Des n.
Along with water sports in the south end, the vast for‐
ests in the county allow for outdoor ac vi es such as
hun ng, camping, and kayaking or canoeing. Both resi‐
dents and visitors are drawn to our many a rac ons,
including the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, the Air
Force Armament Museum, a nearby zoo, and an abun‐
dance of shopping.
Okaloosa County has a popula on of approximately
190,000 people, who live and work in and around its’
four major communi es: Crestview, Niceville, Fort Wal‐
ton Beach, and Des n, “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Vil‐
lage.” Okaloosa also has strong military es with Eglin Air
Force Base, Hurlburt Field, and the Army 7th Special
Forces Group at Duke Field.
How to Apply
Online applica ons available at:
www.okaloosaschools.com
From our home page:
Click on the link Employ‐
ment at the top of the page.
In the sec on Applica on Informa on, read
the OASIS Applica on Direc ons.
At the bo om of the page click APPLY.
Please complete and submit an applica on
through OASIS.
Examples of REQUIRED Documenta on:
1. Sealed office college transcripts
2. Teaching cer fica on
3. Subject area test scores
OCSD Info
Okaloosa County meets the needs of a diverse and mul ‐
faceted community. We serve approximately 30,000 stu‐
dents in 44 area schools and par cipate in AICE, AP, IB,
and STEMM programs.
Eighteen elementary schools
Seven middle schools
Four high schools and one CHOICE technical
school
Four K‐12 schools
One K‐8 School
One Pre‐K center
One performing art academy featuring ballet
One STEMM center for middle school students
By focusing on academic innova on and adhering to the
principles of rigor and relevance, the 1,800 teachers of
Okaloosa County are educa onal leaders and models for
the state.
Ranked in the top 10 districts in Florida
Gradua on rate of 82.7%
Largest number of A schools in the state
Average teacher salary ranks 5th in Florida
Average student to teacher ra on 15.5 to 1
Benefits
Medical—Paid medical insurance for single coverage
Health Reimbursement Account—Paid $750 of single,
$1500 for family
Dental– Paid dental insurance for single coverage
Life Insurance– Paid life insurance of $25,000
PLUS !!!!
$$ 10 PAID SICK DAYS $$
2. Teach. Learn.
Experience.
Okaloosa County School District
Okaloosa County School District-Human Resource Office
120 Lowery PL SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-833-5800
personnel@mail.okaloosa.k12.fl.us
New Teacher Induction Program
Orienta on is held prior to pre‐planning week to acquaint new teachers
with district‐level support, policies, and training opportuni es. At this all‐
day training, teachers receive a copy of the New Teacher Induc on Guide‐
book, a handbook that provides mely and vital informa on to ensure a
smooth transi on to the first days of school.
Program: NTIP mee ngs provide mul ple opportuni es throughout the
school year for teachers to gain a greater understanding and mastery of
the Florida Educator Accomplished Prac ces (FEAPs), Florida’s core stand‐
ards for effec ve educators. The NTIP program promotes collegial discus‐
sions and interac ons, while fostering las ng professional rela onships.
Peer Mentors: Assigned to 1st year teachers to provide support and guid‐
ance. Each new teacher and peer mentors received 2 days of TDE to work
together on areas of need or interest to the new teacher.
Instruc onal Coaches: Work within each school to provide resources,
model strategies and give guidance to help teachers improved their prac‐
ce.
Local School Support: Provided via grade‐level and department groups
and through a variety of Professional Learning Community (PLC) groups.
Useful Websites
Florida Department of Educa on: www.fldoe.org/edcert
Florida Subject Area Exams: www.fl.nesinc.com
Okaloosa County: www.emeraldcoas l.com
