Vision: Educate and inspire every student to be successful.
Mission: To serve all students with excellence. Core Values
It is our responsibility that every child will learn
In the continuous improvement process
In holding all individuals within the organization accountable for their decisions and actions
In the power of the human spirit
In honesty and integrity in all relationships
Diversity adds value to the organization
Students are the focus of all decisions and actions
Family and community involvement are essential to student success
In a safe, healthy, and supportive learning and working environment
In effective and efficient management of all resources
The School District of Indian River County is nestled beside the Atlantic Ocean, halfway down the east coast of Florida. Centrally located 75 miles south of the Kennedy Space Center and 135 miles north of Miami, our 543 square miles contain beautiful beaches, immaculate ocean and river front communities, and endless groves of renowned Indian River oranges and grapefruit.
The School District Offices are located at 1990 25th Street, Vero Beach, FL, 32960. The main telephone number is (772) 564-3000. The main fax number is (772) 569-0424.
The School Board of Indian River County is comprised of five elected representatives of the community. Board Members are elected to four-year terms. The Superintendent of Schools is appointed by the Board. All business meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Teacher Education Center (TEC) located in the District Central Offices, unless otherwise specified. Regular meetings will broadcast live and replay on Comcast Channel 28.
Indian River County’s population of 112,000+ supports 27 public schools attended by more than 17,000 students. There are fourteen elementary schools, four middle schools, two high schools, one Adult Education school, one Alternative Education school, one Exceptional school, and five charter schools.
The School District of Indian River County is the largest employer in the county, with approximately 1,175 teachers and approximately 1,175 support personnel employed. The starting teacher salary is $35,500 and the average teacher salary is $43,254.
For more information visit: www.IndianRiverSchools.org.
