
Veterans
Martin County School District is proud to provide opportunities for veterans and their families to become part of our team
Veteran's Preference
To receive Veteran's Preference in employment, applicants must complete a claim form and provide documentation to demonstrate eligibility. Within (5) school days of submitting the job application online, the applicant must contact the school site or the department's director by telephone to inform the hiring supervisor that they are claiming Veteran's Preference.
FAQ - Veteran's Preference
State law requires that employment preference be given to people who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty, for reasons other than training, during periods of war or any other campaign, expedition, or engagement for which a campaign badge or medal is authorized by the United States Department of Defense.
Who is eligible?
Veteran refers to a person who served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty, for reasons other than training, and was discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.
Eligible veteran means:
A veteran who has served during a period of war
A veteran with a service-connected disability
The spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of a total and permanent service-connected disability
The un-remarried widow or widower of a veteran who died of a service-connected disability
Have questions? We're here to help!
Telephone: (772) 219-1200 ext 30240
Jeff Raimann
Director of Talent Acquisition & HR Operations