No person shall be employed or continued in employment if he/she does not hold or is ineligible to hold a Florida Educator’s Certificate, a local certificate, or a certificate issued by a Florida school district that has a reciprocal agreement with the School District or holds a professional license. Provided, however, a person may be employed under emergency conditions, pursuant to Florida Statutes, or may qualify as non-certificated instructional personnel pursuant to school board rules. The staff member shall be responsible for maintaining a valid certificate. The staff member shall register his/her certificate and each certificate reissuance or renewal in the District office as soon as the Department of Education issues the new validity period on the certificate.

I. The Superintendent shall designate a certification contact person to work directly with the Bureau of Teacher Certification, Florida Department of Education, to assist personnel with certification issues.

a. If an individual employed by the District does not achieve a passing score on any subtest of the general knowledge examination, the District must provide information regarding the availability of state-level and district level supports and instruction to assist in achieving a passing score.

b. Information must include state-level test information guides, school district test preparation resources and preparation courses offered.

II. An individual nominated for an instructional position shall be properly certificated, be eligible for certification, meet conditions prescribed in State Board of Education rules or qualify for employment or re-employment as a non-degreed vocational education or adult education teacher based on school board rules.