Highlands Elementary School
Full-time
Kissimmee
800 West Donegan Ave
Instructional-Classroom
Bachelor's Degree and certification in Exceptional Student Education
Incentive Pay Information:
(MUST MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS AS DETERMINED BY THE STATE.)
All eligible Highlands Elementary School instructional employees shall meet the criteria for the
2026-27 Unified School Improvement Grant (UniSIG) as established by the Florida Department of
Education, including, but not limited to:
o have a School District Student Growth Measure or a State Value Added Model (VAM) score of
"Effective" or "Highly Effective";
o have successfully completed at least three (3) or more years of verified teaching experience;
o hold Florida certification in a core subject area [e.g., Elementary, K-5; English Language Arts;
Mathematics; Science; Social Studies; Reading; or Exceptional Student Education (ESE)];
Upon meeting the eligibility criteria below and the condition of the Florida Department of
Education's approval, shall receive:
o Recruitment Incentive [STAA (Supplemental Teacher and Administrator Allocation]
All eligible instructional employees who are hired or transfer to work at Highlands Elementary
School no later than September 15, 2026, shall receive a supplement, not to exceed:
■ $15,000 for an eligible State VAM rating of "Highly Effective"; or
■ $7,500 for an eligible State VAM rating of "Effective."
o Retention Incentive [School UniSIG Allocation]
All eligible Highlands Elementary School instructional employees shall receive a supplement of
$1,200 to compensate for additional work expectations and requirements due to assignment at an
eligible school.
The School District of Osceola County, Florida, does not discriminate in treatment or employment in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status or genetic information in its educational programs and employment practices.
$49,500
• The Osceola School District is located in the heart of Central Florida, and provides academic instruction, rigor, and support each school day to more than 72,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade in over 60 schools.
• The Osceola School District is proud of its diverse mix of students who represent over 100 different countries and various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• The district offers an extensive range of school choice options to nurture the talents of students who have interest and ability in specific areas.
• The public school system in the Osceola School District has a rich and intricate history. Built upon the efforts of many individuals who firmly believed in the importance of education to this community, public schools in this area have had a tremendous impact on the growth and economy of the region – as well as the thousands of individuals it has served.
• The district’s high school graduation rate has risen to an all-time high of 91% and remains above the state average, which is evidence of the district's commitment to giving every child, every chance, every day.
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