Conditions of Employment

• Do you understand that pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for all prospective MCPS employees?
• Do you understand a pre-employment Level II background check will be conducted on all prospective MCPS employees? Special note : Sealed or expunged records will reveal during a Level II background check.
• Are you a U.S. citizen or otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States?
• Do you understand that any omission, incorrect or false response to any information on your application will constitute a reason for refusal to hire or dismissal?

If in doubt, disclose and explain. Failure to disclose convictions will result in an applicant being ineligible for employment for a period of not less than six months.

Acknowledgment of a prior conviction will not automatically disqualify you from consideration for employment.

• Do you have a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent?
• Are you 18 years of age or older?
• Do you authorize any and all organizations including, but not limited to, current or previous employers, educational institutions, etc.

their employees, representatives, and agents to provide any and all information regarding your employment or education to the Marion County Public Schools (MCPS) and its employees, representatives, and agents requesting such information?

• By selecting YES, you confirm that you have NOT retired / received a benefit from the Florida Retirement System OR if you have retired from the Florida Retirement System, it has been at least 6 calendar months since first receiving the benefit.
• If you are a Pension Plan retiree (received DROP payout or monthly pension check), by selecting YES you acknowledge that you understand the information below, or that this information does not apply to you : - If you are reemployed in any full-time, part-time, paid, or unpaid position during months 7 through 12 after retirement with an FRS-participating employer, your monthly retirement benefits (including the Health Insurance Subsidy) must be suspended and any overpaid benefits you received must be repaid.
• If you are an Investment Plan SUSORP, SCCSORP, or SMSOAP retiree (received a distribution / rollover) by selecting YES you acknowledge that you understand the information below, or that this information does not apply to you : - If you are reemployed in any full-time, part-time, paid, or unpaid position during calendar months 7 through 12 after taking your first distribution or rollover with an FRS participating employer, you will not be eligible for additional distributions and any Health Insurance Subsidy benefits are suspended until you terminate employment or complete 12 calendar months of retirement (whichever occurs first).
• By selecting YES, you acknowledge that you understand the below statement : "If I am NOT a current MCPS employee, and I am currently serving a court-ordered probation or currently in an open court case for any offense other than a minor traffic violation, I understand that I am not eligible for employment with MCPS until such probation is complete or my open court case is closed."
• EMPLOYMENT HISTORY CHECKS : Florida State Statute 1012.27 (6) states : "Before employing a person in any position that requires direct contact with students, conduct employment history checks of all the person's previous employers.
• Failure to disclose all previous employment information may result in an employment offer being rescinded. Do you understand you must provide current contact information for ALL of your previous employers / supervisors?

General Questions

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Social Security Number Collection / Usage

In compliance with Florida Statute 119.071(5), this document serves to notify you of the purpose for the collection of your social security number by Marion County Public Schools Human Resources Department.

Marion County Public Schools Human Resources Department collects and uses your social security number only if specifically authorized by law to do so or when it is imperative for the performance of its duties and responsibilities as prescribed by law.

Last updated : 2024-05-10