Athletic Coach

NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE

The School District of Okeechobee County has adopted Board Policy 6.43, Unlawful Discrimination Prohibited. No person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, political beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, if otherwise qualified, social and family background or on the basis of the use of a language other than English by LEP students, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity, or in any employment conditions or practices conducted by this School District, except as provided by law.

The School District of Okeechobee County is in compliance with all federal and state laws which include the Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), Title IX, Section 504, Florida Education Equity Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), and the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.

Any employee, student, applicant for admissions, or applicant for employment who believes he/she has been discriminated against or has been harassed by another employee, student, or third party is encouraged to use the Equity Plan Grievance Procedure for filing complaints. You may file with: principal or immediate supervisor, District Equity Coordinator/Director of Human Resources or the Superintendent.

Director of Human Resources
Title II, Title IX, and the Florida Education Equity Act Complaints and
ADA/Section 504 Complaints
700 SW 2nd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000 Ext. 1067

1. For which coaching position are you applying? (Please be as specific as possible.)
2. When are you available to start work?
3. Have you ever been convicted, found guilty, had adjudication withheld, entered a pre-trial diversion program, or pled guilty or nolo-contendere, (no contest) to a criminal offense other than a minor traffic violation? This includes offences committed as a juvenile. DUI is NOT a minor traffic violation. If yes, explain. (Expunged or sealed records may be displayed on your background screening.)
4. Are you currently under investigation, or been named in an indictment, accusation, or special presentment of any offense, other than a minor traffic violation? If yes, please explain.
5. Have you ever had a report of child abuse or sexual activities involving a minor or K-12 student filed against you? This would include reports to a school district, a state or federal agency, a police agency, or in court?
6. Are you presently or have you ever:
7. If you selected any of the choices on the previous question, please explain each of the circumstances.
8. Are you claiming Veteran's Preference? If yes, submit a copy of your DD-214 to the Human Resources Office.

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. The Okeechobee County School Board will collect and use 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.



An applicant, employee, vendor, or volunteers social security number may be required for:

Employment Application

Criminal History Check (FDLE, FBI and local law
enforcement agencies)

Department of Homeland Security Federal I-9 form

Federal W4, W2, 1099, and other IRS documents

Federal Social Security taxes (FICA)

Unemployment reports (Florida Department of
Revenue)

Florida Retirement System (FRS) documents and
reports

Workers' Compensation documents and reports

Direct Deposit documents

Authorizations and other documents for optional
retirement programs such as 403(b)

Documents and reports related to Group benefits
such as health, dental, and life insurance

Documents and reports related to supplemental
deductions

Documents and reports for the Florida Department
of Education Bureau of Educator Certification,
Florida Department of Education Bureau of
Professional Practices, and other FLDOE
departments, as required

Documents and reports for the Florida Department
of Children and Families, Florida Department of
Labor, Florida Department of Revenue, and other
local, state and federal agencies, as required

Other purposes specifically required or authorized
by local, state, or federal law

CPR*
FL Cert/Proof of Application*
NHFS Concussion Awareness*
NFHS Heat Illness Prevention*
NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest*
NFHS Appear./Perf. Enh. Drugs*

Athletic Coach Reference Questions: 0 of 5 external references required.