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To assist you in completing your on-line application efficiently, gather the following information before you begin the process:

BEFORE YOU START:

• Select a username and a password before you start
• Read all directions carefully

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Information about Highly Qualified status
• Praxis Test Scores
• Information about college(s) attended including graduation date(s)
• Student Teaching/Intern information
• Non-college or other professional training (if applicable)
• Certification/Licensing information including type of license, endorsement area(s) and expiration date
• Teaching experience including dates and address of school
• Other employment history
• Military experience (if applicable)
• Reference information

Preview of on-line application contents

Listed below are the specifics that the online application will ask. Gathering your information before beginning the process will make it much easier to apply. Note that starred (*) items are required. If you are unable to complete the application in one session, you can save it and return later to complete it.

You may also return to your application to update information should there be changes such as different addresses, additional degrees/certification, and so on.

You can check the status of your application on-line after it is submitted.

General Information:

• Courtesy Title (optional)
• First Name(As it appears on your Social Security Card)
• Middle Name (If no middle name type "none")
• Maiden Name (if applicable)
• Last Name (As it appears on your SS Card)
• Suffix
• Preferred Name
• Social Security Number (no dashes)
• * Permanent Email Address
• When are you available to start work?
• * Are you currently under contract with any Tennessee district?
• If yes, please name district.
• How did you hear about employment opportunities with Knox County?
  If "Other", please list.
• Are you currently an employee of Knox County Schools and/or Knox County Government?
• If yes, what position
• Have you previously worked for Knox County Schools?
• If yes, when?
• What position?
  Please note: You must be eligible for the appropriate Tennessee teaching certification at time of appointment.

Address

• Current Residence
  No P.O. Boxes are acceptable
• Street
• City
• State
• Zip Code + 4
• Primary Telephone (000-000-0000)
• Alternate Phone Number (000-000-0000)
• Cell Telephone (000-000-0000)
• This Address is valid until
• Mailing Address (if different)
• Street
• City
• State
• Zip Code + 4
• This Address is valid until
• In Case of Emergency, Notify
• Name
• Street Address
• City
• State
• Zip Code
• Phone Number (000-000-0000)

Employment Preferences

• Full Time
• Part Time
• Indicate all grade levels for which you wish to be considered.
• Please indicate areas for which you wish to be considered. Please note if you are not currently certified for these areas, you will be required to possess the appropriate certificate at time of hire.
• Please indicate all elementary positions for which you wish to be considered. Please note if you are not currently certified for these areas, you will be required to possess the appropriate certificate at time of hire.
• Please indicate all special education positions for which you wish to be considered. Please note if you are not currently certified for these areas, you will be required to possess the appropriate certificate at time of hire.
• Please indicate all middle/high school positions for which you wish to be considered. Please note if you are not currently certified for these areas, you will be required to possess the appropriate certificate at time of hire.
• If you choose Other, please enter the name of the job type.

NCLB HQ Teaching Area

• * Teaching Area
  Core Content Subject
• HQ Status

High School

• High School
• High School Address (City, State)
• Diploma
• GED

Record of Educational And Professional Preparation

• * College
• Name of college
• Degree Awarded
• If you chose Other, please enter the name of the degree awarded.
• Total Semester Hours
• From Date (ex. 07/2001)
• To Date (ex. 07/2001)
• Date Degree Conferred or Anticipated Graduation Date (ex. 07/2001)
• * Major
• If you chose Other, please enter the name of your major
• Second Major
• If you chose Other, please enter the name of your second major
• Minor
• If you chose Other, please enter the name of your minor

Certification / License Form

• Type of Tennessee Teaching License You Currently Hold
• If your license type is not in the above list, please type the name of the license type here
• License Status
• Endorsement
• State
• Expires (example: 07/15/2001)
• Certificate/License Number

Praxis Exams Taken and Passed

• * Specialty Area
• Specialty Area Score

Student Teaching/Counseling or Internship Experience

• College or University
• School
• Subject or Grade Level
• Name of Mentor Teacher or Supervisor
• School Mailing Address
• School City, State, Zip
• School Telephone Number (000-000-0000)
• From Date
• To Date
• District

Certified Teaching and/or Administrative Experience

• Status
• If part time, please specify percentage
• School Type
• School District
• School or College
• Assignment/Position
• Principal/Supervisor
• Address
• City, State, Zip
• Phone Number (000-000-0000)
• From Date
• To Date
• Position
• If you choose Other, please enter position title
• Briefly describe your duties/accomplishments Total years of experience in this position
• Reason for Leaving
• If "Other" is selected, please list here:

General Employment History

• Status
• Employer
• Position
• Supervisor
• Address
• City, State, Zip
• Phone Number (000-000-0000)
• From Date
• To Date
• I am currently working in this position.
• Reason for Leaving
• If "Other" is selected, please list here:
• Briefly describe your duties and accomplishments
• Military Experience
• Experience Type
• Branch of Service
• From Date
• To Date
• Briefly describe your duties and accomplishments

Additional Information

• Years of full-time certified Pre-K or K-12 Teaching Experience
• Years of full-time certified Pre-K or K-12 Teaching Experience in Tennessee
• Please explain any gaps in your employment history:
• Technology Literacy - Please highlight those areas in which you are proficient
• If you choose Other, please enter the name of the technology area(s) in which you are proficient.
• School Improvement Programs - Please highlight those programs in which you are trained
• If you choose Other, please enter the name of the school improvement program(s).
  Coaching Interest
• If you choose Other, please enter the name of the coaching/club interest(s).
• Describe your actual coaching experience, including type of coaching position and time period.
• Do you have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?
• State
• License#
• Please provide any additional job related information you wish to share. (Limit 100 words)

Multilingual Abilities

• Language
• If you choose Other, please enter the name of the language.
• Abilities

Confidential References/Employment Verifications

• Employer
• * Name
• Street Address
• City State Zip Code
• Position/Title
• Phone Number (000-000-0000)
• Email Address
• Fax Number (000-000-0000)
• Reference Type
• # of years known
• If this reference is a former employer, to assist this reference in completing official verification of employment, please provide the following information:
  Your Name(s) at the Time of Employment
  Employed From
  Employed To
  Position

Background Information

Work Eligibility

• Are you a U.S. citizen or otherwise legally authorized to work in the U.S.?
  Federal immigration laws (Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986) require employers to verify and attest to the employment eligibility of new employees to work in the United States. This requirement applies to all applicants. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

If you answer 'Yes' to any of the questions, please use the box provided to give a detailed explanation, including the date of the charge, the court action, and the address of the court involved. Please note that a "Yes" answer to these questions may not necessarily disqualify you from consideration for employment.

Have you ever:

• #1 Been dismissed from a position?
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• #2 Been asked to resign from a position?
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• #3 Been refused continuing employment?
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• #4 Been investigated for misconduct related to your employment?
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• #5 Been convicted, pled guilty, or pled nolo contendere to a criminal offense, other than a minor traffic violation (this includes, but is not limited to a felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, DUI, etc.)?
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• #6 Received probation, deferred judgment, or pre-trial intervention?
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• #7 Been arrested (even if no contest or charges dropped or pled down) for a crime?
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• #8 Been charged (even if no contest or charges dropped or pled down) for a crime?
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• #9 Been convicted for a crime?
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• #10 Are you currently under investigation, or been named in an indictment, accusation, or special presentment of any offense, other than a minor traffic violation?
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• #11 Had a report of child abuse or sexual activities involving a K-12 student or minor filed against you with a school district, a state or federal agency, a police agency, or in court?
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• #12 Have you ever had a professional certificate, credential or license (of any kind) revoked or suspended, or have you been placed on probationary status for any alleged misconduct or alleged violation of professional standards or conduct?
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• #13 Have you ever been denied a professional license for which you applied or granted a professional license on a conditional or probationary basis for any alleged misconduct or alleged violation of professional standards of conduct?
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• #14 Have you surrendered a professional license of any kind before its expiration?
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• #15 Have you ever been disciplined by any public agency responsible for licensure of any kind, including but not limited to educational licensure?
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• #16 Have you ever failed to complete a contract for educational services in any educational or school-related position?
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• #17 Have you ever been placed on leave by your employer or left such employment prior to the end of the contract term?
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• #18 Have you ever had a contract non-renewed, non-extended or been dismissed from employment?
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• #19 Have you ever resigned in lieu of contract non-renewal, non-extension, or termination of employment?
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