National Teachers of Year

  • 1969 - Barbara Goleman -- Language Arts, Miami Jackson High School, Miami, Florida
  • 1993 - Tracey Leon Bailey -- Science, Satellite High School, Satellite Beach, Florida

To be the best Florida teacher, you must model excellence. Accelerate your teaching career by earning your Masters Degree, PhD, or Administrative Credentials.

Good News for Florida Teachers

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Florida Teacher Salary, Statistics, and Benefits

  • Alabama teachers have a starting salary of $33,427
  • Alabama teachers have an average salary of $43,302
  • The 10 year growth in salary is 29.9%
  • Florida Teachers get about 15 weeks of vacation every year
  • It takes an Florida Teacher 3 years to be eligible for their tenure

Florida Department of Education

  • Website
  • Phone Number: (800) 445-6739

Are you interested in learning the steps to become a teacher in Florida, or would you rather learn about improving your teaching career with an advanced degree?

Top Online Schools

Liberty University Online Campus 
  • EdD in Teaching and Learning
  • MA in Teaching - Elementary Education
  • MA in Teaching - Secondary Education
  • MEd in Administration and Supervision
  • BS in Education
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  • MEd Program Specialist - Gifted Specialist
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  • MEd Program Specialist - Math Specialist
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Western Governors University Online Campus 
  • BA in Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)
  • MA in Teaching - Science (5-9 or 5-12)
  • MA in Teaching - Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)
  • MA in Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, or 5-12)
  • BA in Social Science (5-12)
  • MA in Teaching - Social Science (5-12)
  • MEd - Instructional Design
  • MS in Special Education
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  • BA in Special Education
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  • Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation (K-8)
  • Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation - Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)
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  • BA in Science (5-9)
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  • Endorsement Prep Program in ELL (PK-12)
  • MA in English Language Learning (PK-12)
  • MEd - Learning and Technology
  • MEd - Measurement and Evaluation
  • BA in Early Childhood Education (Birth through Grade 3)
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Grand Canyon University Online Campus 
  • BS in Secondary Education - English
  • BS in Secondary Education - Math
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  • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - Reading
  • MEd in Education Administration - Organizational Leadership
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  • MEd in Elementary Education
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  • MEd in Secondary Education
  • MEd in Special Education
  • MEd in Special Education
  • MEd in Special Education - Certified Special Educators
  • MEd in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  • BS in Elementary Education - English
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  • BS in Elementary Education / Special Education
  • BS in Secondary Education - Business Education
  • BS in Elementary Education - Early Childhood
  • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - Technology
  • MA in Teaching
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  • Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership
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  • BA in English Literature
  • BA in Interdisciplinary Studies
  • BA in History
  • Continuing Teacher Education Courses
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