As an ESP in the School District of Osceola County, it’s vital to know the contract for how vacancies are handled in the district. In Article XIV, Section A, the specific criteria for how vacancies are handled are outlined in writing. If you feel the worksite is not adhering to the terms and conditions specified in the contract, we encourage you to contact your association representative or the union office.

ARTICLE XIV: VACANCIES, TRANSFERS, AND REDUCTION IN FORCE
Section A. Vacancies

Vacancies, including those for any bargaining unit, shall be posted at least five (5) days (administrative positions ten (10) days) before the final date for application. The Board will continue to give consideration to currently employed personnel and will give preference to qualified applicants from within the school district when in the judgment of the Superintendent all qualifications are equal. Individuals shall submit their applications in writing to the Superintendent or his designee prior to the established deadline in order to be considered for the position.

Bargaining unit employees who apply and are interviewed for an advertised position will be notified in writing or by a phone call whether they have or have not been selected for the position.

The Superintendent shall post electronically on the District website a list of known professional support staff vacancies as vacancies occur for the coming year within fourteen (14) days of Board approval of the Personnel Allocation Package.

The Association’s office shall receive a copy of all vacancies posted within the system. This vacancy list shall be updated each week as vacancies occur through the end of the post-school planning period. Thereafter, a list of vacancies shall be available electronically, at the County and Association offices. Any position being held for an employee returning from approved leave will be posted as a vacancy. However, priority for filling the vacancy will be given to the returning employee.