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Hillsborough County Schools Assistant Principal Selection Process

Original title: Internal Administrative Selection Process for Assistant Principal Positions | Hillsborough County Public Schools

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The Frame

What this does

Current district employees seeking promotion to school-based leadership roles must follow this specific timeline and set of requirements to be eligible for assistant principal vacancies.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Current HCPS employees

Employees must follow this specific process and meet eligibility criteria to be considered for assistant principal positions.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

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Summary

Hillsborough County Public Schools has outlined the 2026 application process for current employees seeking to become assistant principals. Candidates must meet specific educational requirements, complete a screening process, and participate in the Future Leaders Academy to join the district's .

Key Facts

Applicants must hold a Masters, Specialist, or Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, or Supervision.
Candidates must have three years of successful teaching experience.
Applicants must complete all portions of the Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE).
Information sessions are held on March 9, 2026, at the Instructional Services Center.
Applications are due by 3:00 pm on April 6, 2026.
Required application materials include essays, yearly evaluation data (TF 1210), two standards-based references, an outcomes-based resume, and a Florida Certificate.
Administrative screening, including role plays and standards-based questions, occurs between April 3 and May 4, 2026.
The Future Leaders Academy (FLA) begins June 9, 2026, and concludes September 28, 2026.
Successful completion of the FLA program is required to be placed in the administrative pool for site-based leadership positions.
Administrative screening scores remain valid for 5 years.
Candidates with prior experience as an Assistant Principal or Principal in another district may be eligible for a waiver from the FLA program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply if I am not currently employed by Hillsborough County Public Schools?

No, this specific process is for internal employees only.

What happens if I have already served as an administrator in another school district?

You must still go through the administrative screening process, but you may be eligible for a waiver from the Future Leaders Academy program based on a case-by-case review.

Is attendance at an information session mandatory?

The document states that all applicants should attend an information session to understand the process.

Why It Matters

Current district employees seeking promotion to school-based leadership roles must follow this specific timeline and set of requirements to be eligible for assistant principal vacancies.

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Standardized Administrative Pipeline

The district utilizes a highly structured, six-month preparation program (FLA) as a mandatory gateway for internal promotion to school leadership.

Hillsborough County Public Schools

Connected Entities

location2920 North 40th Street, Tampa, Florida, 33605“Location of the Instructional Services Center where information sessions are hel”Map →

personKeLinda Lockett“Coordinator of Leadership Development and point of contact.”Map →

organizationHillsborough County Public Schools“The school district managing the administrative selection process.”Map →

other1210“Refers to the TF 1210 Evaluation Summary document required for application.”Map →

other813“Area code for contact phone numbers.”Map →

personTeresa Campbell“Director of Leadership Development and point of contact.”Map →

other30“Refers to the 30-day entry plan required during the FLA program.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.hillsboroughschools.org

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