Pharmacy Technician Program Instructor

Full Time Instructional position for the Pharmacy Technician program. Must have verified work experience in the field as Pharmacy Technician and meet one of the qualified pathways outlined below to be eligible for a Temporary District issued Vocational teaching certificate. For more information, please call Keith Hines, Director, at 85 Requirements for a Non-Degreed Vocational Certificate (three (3) year non-renewable temporary or five (5) year part-time temporary) :


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1. Hold at least a high school diploma or equivalent. 2. Hold or obtain within one year, the industry certification aligned with the area of assignment when a valid industry certification is available and applicable.

a. The list of appropriate certifications and certifying agencies is published annually by Florida's Agency of Workforce innovation by July 1 and kept by the Director of Workforce Education. 3. Occupational experience in the teaching specialization area as specified in one (1) of the plans below:

a. Plan One: At least six (6) years of verified full-time occupational experience or the equivalent in part-time experience in the occupational field of the teaching assignment; or

b. Plan Two: A minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience or the equivalent in part-time experience in the occupational field of the teaching assignment in combination with one (1) of the options listed below:

i. Hold a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution as specified in Rule 6A-4.003, Florida Administrative Code with an undergraduate or graduate degree major related to the instructional assignment; or

ii. Successful completion of a program of training specific to the area and completed at a postsecondary vocational or technical institution approved by the department of vocational education in the state where the institution is located; or

iii. A certificate of completion of an apprenticeship as established by the United States Department of Labor, the Florida Department of Labor, or any state apprenticeship department which is specific to the area of assignment; or

iv. A written verification of the candidate's occupational competency. The verification of occupational competency shall be signed by the District Director of Vocational Education and the chairperson of the occupational advisory committee specific to the area of assignment. The verification shall include a listing of all current members of the advisory committee and verification that the candidate was endorsed by a majority of the membership. 4. Experience verification requirements shall be:

a. Occupational experience shall be gained as a wage earner after age 16;

b. The occupational experience shall be verified by former employers on letterhead from human resources department or by affidavit. For self-employment, experience in a family-owned business or experience at firm no longer in businesses, the experience shall be verified by an individual knowledgeable of the applicant's service. Employment verification shall not be accepted from the applicant. The verification shall be provided by notarized affidavit(s) and specify the dates of employment, job title(s) and full-time or part-time employment. When employment was part-time, the number of hours worked per week shall be included.

c. Recent experience or training shall be required in the occupational field of the teaching assignment as follows:

i. At least six (6) weeks of occupational experience gained within the five (5) year period immediately preceding the date of application for employment, or

ii. At least three (3) semester hours of college credit earned within the five (5) year period immediately preceding the date of application for employment. The college credit shall be earned at an acceptable institution as specified in FS231.17(2) ©, and shall be completed in skills or theory courses related to the area of assignment, or

iii. Completion of a career training program, or completion of an apprenticeship program within the five (5) year period immediately preceding the date of application for employment, or

iv. One (1) year of successful teaching experience in the program area of assignment during the five (5) year period immediately preceding the date of application for employment. xywuqvp Please fax resume to Keith Hines, Director of Locklin Technical College at 85 Please note: When selecting your credentials area, choose the Florida certificate area that you have or are eligible for. If applying from out of state, choose the Florida certificate area that matches your credential. Job applicants recommended for district positions will be subject to drug testing and background fingerprinting per statutory requirements and School Board Policy