Internal Administrative Selection Process - AP Candidate
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 27, 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.