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Teacher Qualifications

• The Parkhurst Academy Faculty and Staff meet requirements for instructional personnel,  set forth by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
• In addition, the Parkhurst Academy teaching staff meet the Florida Department of Education requirements for all instructional personnel in accordance with Section 1002.421(1)(h), Florida Statutes:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in any subject (copy of diploma or completed transcript)
    Three or more years of K-12th grade teaching experience (written proof of contacting the previous employer), or 
  • Special skills, knowledge, or expertise that qualifies them to provide instruction in K-12th grade subjects (provide documentation such as certifications, professional development, curriculum training, etc.). Pre-K experience and certifications would not meet this requirement.