You can shape the future and make a difference in your community by choosing a career in education or public service. This pathway provides a variety of opportunities to work with people of many ages and backgrounds.
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Teacher Assistant | $12.09 |
| Child Care Worker | $12.31 |
| Pre-School Teacher | $14.19 |
| Security Guard | $15.05 |
| Dispatcher | $21.19 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Substitute Teacher | $10.58 |
| Protective Service Worker | $16.65 |
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $17.66 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $22.08 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $25.95 |
| First Line Supervisor of Police and Detectives | $31.81 |
| Education Administrator (Elementary and Secondary School) | $39.28 |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Principles of Teaching | Walton High School |
| Criminal Justice Operations | Freeport High School |
| Criminal Justice Operations | South Walton High School |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | Northwest Florida State College |
| Public Safety | Northwest Florida State College |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Education and Professional Studies | University of West Florida |
| Professional Studies (Criminal Justice) | University of West Florida |
To find out more about Middle and High School Career Academies in Walton County, please contact Abby Kellam at (850) 892-1100 ext. 1553, or submit this form:
To find about more about Next and Later education and traning programs, please contact our partners.
See a complete list of Walton County Career Academies or for more information about career and technical education in Walton County middle and high schools, please visit Walton County Career and Technical Education.
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
Arts, AV Technology and Communication
Business Management and Administration
Engineering and Technology Education
Health Sciences
Hospitality and Tourism
Information Technology
Manufacturing
IMPORTANT: In each potential pathway, the ability to transfer credits from one program level to the next is dependent on a variety of factors. Statewide articulation agreements may assist in these efforts but are not available for all potential career pathways. Ongoing guidance from academic career advisors and supervisors throughout your education and training pathway is recommended.
Note: Entrepreneurial skills are frequently incorporated in different Career Pathways programs to help students prepare to launch and contribute to successful enterprises of all types.
*Salary information source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics. The final education and wage rate is the decision of the hiring employer.