| “Transfer Period” and Staffing FAQs for Certified Employees Due to recent changes to state law, including the Professional Employees Collaborative Conferencing Act (PECCA) and the First to the Top Act, Knox County Schools has updated procedures related to existing personnel transfers and staffing reductions. Please review FAQs for highlights to the changes for certified employees. Frequently Asked Questions |
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 Dr. Kathy D. Sims
Executive Director Andrew Johnson Building, 15th floor 912 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 Mailing Address: P.O.Box 2188, Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. All applications for employment for certified positions must be completed on-line. To assist you in completing your on-line application efficiently, gather the following information before you begin the process:
Read the directions carefully. All starred items must be completed. If you cannot complete the application in one setting, you may logout, return to the website and then complete the application at your convenience. Apply on-line now Note to Certified Applicants: VACANCIES DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR: Interim and temporary positions which occur after August 26, 2011 are not advertised. Those vacancies are filled from the existing applicant pool on a temporary basis and advertised as a vacancy for the following school year. To become a part of the available pool of applicants, individuals are encouraged to complete an application on-line and submit it at any time. NEW EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
 New employee handbook now available online! KCS Employee Handbook includes general information, benefits, policies, and guidelines for all employees, classified and certified. Please download file or bookmark page for future reference. (See online eBook Edition) NEW TENURE LAWS Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 70 of the public acts of 2011 made significant revisions to the laws regarding tenure for public school teachers in Tennessee. (Details, Download FAQ) NEW COLLABORATIVE
CONFERENCING LAW On June 1, 2011, Governor Haslam signed into law the Professional Educators Collaborative Conferencing Act (PECCA). The PECCA replaces the Education Professional Negotiations Act (EPNA), effectively substituting collaborative conferencing for Tennessee’s traditional collective bargaining process. While there are some similarities between the two laws, the PECCA is substantially different from the EPNA, creating new avenues of communication between teachers and school boards and stressing inclusiveness of all professional employees’ organizations. Frequently Asked Questions
Substitute Applications available beginning July 5 For the 2011-2012 school year, Human Resources will begin accepting applications for substitute renewals and new applications on July 5, 2011. For more detailed information on this process and procedure, please contact Irma Thompson at 594-1919. Substitute Training Program For questions regarding the new program and process, please call The Knox County School System has instituted a new Substitute Teacher Training Program designed by the Utah State University Substitute Teaching Institute (STI). This training program will be part of the substitute application and renewal process. (Please refer to a more detailed description of the program and process). NEW GRADUATES LICENSURE INFORMATION What "Pending" means to first time license application (message adapted from email received from Vance Rugaard, Executive Director, Teacher)
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Announcements KCS Human Resources Department 2012-2013 Important Dates and DeadlinesPlease be advised: Due to unforeseen circumstances and scheduling changes which may arise, HR reserves the right to amend the dates to accommodate such changes. Staffing and Evaluation Timeline
“Transfer Period” and Staffing FAQs for Certified EmployeesDue to recent changes to state law, including the Professional Employees Collaborative Conferencing Act (PECCA) and the First to the Top Act, Knox County Schools has updated procedures related to existing personnel transfers and staffing reductions. Please review FAQs for highlights to the changes for certified employees. Frequently Asked Questions Educators Overview of new Teacher and Principal EvaluationsBeginning in the 2011-12 school year, all certified educators will receive annual evaluations as required under Tennessee's First to the Top Act. These pages provide answers to several questions. (Detailed Information)
Name change, address change?CERTIFIED Personnel: Please remember, if you have made a name change with the Human Resources Department, you must also complete your name change on your Tennessee Teaching License at www.tn.gov/education/lic/. Once you receive your revised teaching certificate, you will need to bring or mail your new Superintendent’s Copy to the Human Resources Department.
CLASSIFIED Personnel: If you have moved, gotten married, have a new phone number or changed any other personal or contact information, please update the information by completing an address/name change form which is available on the Human Resources homepage. Please fax (594-3758) the completed form to Sherry Self, Human Resources, 15th floor. Download form HR-112 to submit changes.
ADDRESS CHANGE: If you need to make an address change, you can update your new information immediately with the Human Resources Department. Download form HR-112 to submit changes.
Distinguished Professionals Education Institute helps fill gaps in classroomsThe Distinguished Professionals Education Institute, a non-profit organization, helps professionals who are not certified teachers to find positions in the teaching profession, either part time or full time, where they can share their skills and knowledge. How Do I Apply for Employment?Applications Now Accepted Electronically
Certified and classified job applications are now accepted electronically. For more information about classified positions, please contact Pam Blackburn at 594-2984. For more information about substitute positions, please contact Irma Thompson at 594-1919. For more information about certified positions, please contact Chris Coker at jobs@knoxschools.org. Department Web Pages Beginning in the 2011-12 school year, all certified educators will receive annual evaluations as required under Tennessee's First to the Top Act. These pages provide answers to several questions. |
Department Links  Certified OpeningsThis is a list of the current certified openings. KCS accepts new applications to its applicant pool throughout the year. New positions are filled from the applicant pool. Substitute Teacher Application Applicants wanting to be a substitute teacher must complete an electronic application via SearchSoft Applicant Tracking System. Click link to create account and complete a substitute application. Substitute Teacher Training Program (STEDI) Online training for substitute teachers. Trains substitutes in classroom management, teaching strategies, planning, and other instructional skills and procedures. Department Contacts |
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