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PurposeTo recruit, support, and retain high quality mid-career
changing professionals and recent college graduates with non-education degrees to teach the critical need subject areas in high-need secondary schools.
Potential CandidatesMust be eligible to teach English, Social Science, Math or
Science. Visit www.fldoe.org/edcert for more information.
Must be a recent college graduate (within three years) or mid-career changing professional with a non-education Bachelor’s degree.
Our PartnerPalm Beach County Workforce Alliance
Will assist job seekers with completing an application, résumé writing, screening, and preparing for an interview.
Our PartnerThe New Teacher Center
The New Teacher Center is dedicated to improving student learning by accelerating the effectiveness of new teachers.
A New Teacher Center trained mentor will provide ongoing school-site support to the
I-TEACH participant.
Our PartnerScripps Research Institute Florida
A Summer Research Internship Program for Teachers is available. Go to www.scripps.edu/k12/teacher-interns.html for more information.
Components of the I-TEACH Program
Completing the Alternative Certification Program. www.palmbeachschools.org/staffdev/
Alternative Certification.asp Passing the General Knowledge, Subject Area, and
Professional Education Tests within required time frames.
Completing the I-TEACH Program within 18 months.
Committing to teach a high-need subject in a high-need secondary school for a minimum of four years.
Components ContinuedAttending required professional
development activities.Receiving a $1500 signing bonus with a
commitment to a high-need secondary school for a minimum of 4 years.
Receiving a $500 bonus upon completion of all I-TEACH Program requirements within 18 months and upon receipt of the professional teaching certificate.
Application Process*
Be in your first year of teaching a high-need subject area in a School District of Palm Beach County secondary Title I school.
Complete the I-TEACH Program application.Submit a résumé.
*Program selection is competitive.
Application Process ContinuedTwo page essay on why
you wanted to become a teacher.
Letter of recommendation.
Completion of a screening questionnaire.
Interview by the I-TEACH Committee.
Candidates will be notified of acceptance.
Contact InformationI-TEACH Program Director
Nancy Bourgeois [email protected]
561-366-6102Palm Beach County Workforce Alliance
www.pbcalliance.comJudy Dunn 561-340-1061, Ext. 2008
School District of Palm Beach County Department of Recruitment and Retention
561-357-7691