Frequently Asked Questions

To fulfill ESOL requirements, can I take the subject area exam for K-12 ESOL and add it to my teaching certificate instead of taking the 5 ESOL Endorsement classes?

Yes, however you must take two (2) out of the 5 approved ESOL courses in order to renew that subject area on your teaching certificate.

What are the Certification fees?

TESTING FEES INCREASE Effective September 1, 2009

General Knowledge Test $130.00
Re-takes $150.00

Professional Education Test $150.00
Re-Takes $170.00

Subject Area Test $200.00
Re-Takes $220.00  

FELE Exam - to be determined
Re-takes - to be determined

When can I be fingerprinted? 

We fingerprint after an offer of employment has been made.

What is the cost for Applicant Fingerprinting and Drug Screening?

The cost for fingerprints is $57.25 payable on line at www.flprints.com before coming in or with a money order made out to Fingerprinting Services, LLC. The drug screen is $32.00 payable by exact cash, check or money order.  If using a money order for both, it is two separate money orders. Please remember we only fingerprint after an offer of employment has been made.

What is the cost for Fingerprinting if you are a Contractor/Vendor?

The cost is $87.25.  Please contact Lynn Louderback in the Personnel office for payment options at 772-429-7504 or email louderbackl@stlucie.k12.fl.us

Who do I contact if I have to change my name? 

We will need a copy of the Social Security card that has the name that you would like to use. You will also need to change your name with Risk Management if you have any benefits.

Where can I find other forms that are not on the Personnel Web page?

Go to the forms page at http://plato.stlucie.k12.fl.us/forms/slcsbr.nsf