Process to become an Approved Assistant Principal Candidate

 

Applicants must be approved as candidates with Pasco County Schools to be considered for assistant principal vacancies.  

 

Internal Candidate Selection Process - Required documentation:

Fall Application Window: August 26, 2024 to September 4, 2024.

Fall Interviews : September 11 and 12, 2024.

 

Spring Application Window: February 3 - February 12, 2025.

Spring Interviews : February 25, 2025.

 

Summer Application Window: TBD

Summer Interviews: TBD

All required documentation must be submitted before the job ad closes to be considered during the application window.

 

Phase 1:  

• Effective teaching experience (a rating of effective or higher on the two most recent annual performance evaluations).
• Certificate in Educational Leadership
• Completed application including the following required documentation:
  • Updated resume to reflect current position and experience 
  • Two recent references, at least one from a current principal or supervisor
• A candidate interested in the AP eligibility process may not apply if any of the following have occurred: 
  • Formal Level Discipline within the past five years
  • Violation of Board Policy 3124.01 – Reasonable Suspicion Drug Testing Program
  • A finding by the Office of Professional Practices Services (FLDOE) 

 

Phase 2: 

• Participate in simulations, interview and group problem solving during scheduled times 
• Upon completion of phase 2, Assistant Principal eligibility will be determined, and applicants will be notified of their status 

 

*Applicants may not apply to the eligibility process during consecutive application windows. At least one application window must pass before an applicant can reapply.