Okaloosa School District to host job fair at Choctawhatchee High School in April
The district is hiring for a variety of positions, including teachers, substitute teachers, bus drivers, paraprofessionals and custodians.
The Professional Services Department will offer a session on 'How to Become a Teacher' during the event.
FDOT I-10 projects: Watch for I-10 resurfacing, truck parking expansion in Okaloosa County later this month
For more information, contact the district's Human Resources Department at (850) 833-5800.
This article originally appeared on Northwest Florida Daily News: Okaloosa County School District to host job fair in April
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