As a state employee, you are now a member of the Florida Retirement System (FRS).
If you are interested in pre-tax savings for additional retirement, you can enroll in a state-sponsored Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and/or Equitable (403b).
Careers
FSDB is a state of Florida agency and a major employer in St. Johns County. The School offers many challenging and rewarding career opportunities.
FSDB announces external employment vacancies on People First website (to browse jobs type in "FSDB" under search for keyword). Applicants can create a profile on People First and when a job opening matches the search criteria, an email notification will be sent to the applicant.
Current Openings
Law Enforcement Lieutenant ( Campus Police)
Medical Unit Specialist (Health Care Center)
Reading Teacher (Blind High School)
Senior Safety Specialist (Campus Safety)
Registered Nurse (Health Care Center)
Science Teacher ( Deaf High School)
Licensed Practical Nurse (Health Care Center)
OPS Instructional Assistant (Early Learning Center)
School Bus Chaperone (Transportation)
Residential Instructor (Deaf and Blind Boarding)
Please click the link below to view our current openings and apply on People First!
Retirement Benefits
Health Benefits
The state offers a variety of health and dental plans as well as a vision plan to meet your needs.
Medical insurance coverage is $90 per pay period for family coverage; $25 per pay period for employee only (24 deductions per year)
Free $25,000 Life Insurance policy for all full-time employees
Paid Holiday leave (if working a 12-month position)
The state offers active employees the opportunity to participate in optional, employee-pay-all, supplemental insurance plans (dental, vision, accident, life insurance, etc.).
For more information visit MyBenefits / Department of Management Services
Tuition Wavers & Employee Assistance Program
The state offers a Tuition Waiver Program for state colleges and universities (must be a Florida resident). Eligible employees are able to take up to 6 credit hours per semester.
All benefit-eligible employees have free access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP has resources to help you manage everyday challenges or significant life events.
Parental leave for Career Service and SES Staff (must meet eligibility requirements)
Many positions on campus receive pay over 26-pays (year-round even if your schedule is 10-months)
Work in the Nation's Oldest City
FSDB is located in the Uptown area of historic St. Augustine by the Intracoastal Waterway. St. Augustine, also known as the Nation’s Oldest City, has a rich heritage that makes the city and its surroundings a charming and distinctive place to live and visit.
St. Augustine has its own unique character, with friendly local people at farmers markets, beaches, entertainment venues, shopping areas, community events, restaurants, and more.
Equal Opportunity, ADA & Veterans’ Preference
The state of Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center at 1.877.562.7287. Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time for provision of the requested accommodation.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.
Drug-Free Workplace
The state of Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center at 1.877.562.7287. Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time for provision of the requested accommodation.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.