Dr. Kathy D. Sims
Executive Director
Andrew Johnson Building, 15th floor
912 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN  37902

Mailing Address: P.O.Box 2188,
Knoxville, TN 37901-2188
865-594-1929

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Dear Prospective Knox County Employee:

Knox County Schools are committed to excellence.  Through this commitment, we direct our efforts toward providing our students with the best educational opportunities available to ensure they excel academically and are prepared for life beyond the classroom.  These avenues of opportunity will enable our students to foster a flame for learning and become life long learners.  To achieve this goal, we must have the best teaching staff. 

We understand there is a direct relationship between the quality of our schools and the quality of the teachers.  This is why we place an emphasis on recruiting, selecting, inducting, developing, supporting, promoting, compensating, and retaining effective educators. 

We invite you to become a part of one of the most progressive school systems in our state.  Join us in our commitment to Building on Strength- Excellence For All Children....become a teacher in the Knox County School System.

Sincerely,

Dr. Kathy D. Sims
Executive Director of Human Resources

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The Application & Hiring Process

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The Knox County School System is an equal opportunity employer.  Knox County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices.

All persons hired by the Knox County School System are required to verify identity and employment eligibility and must agree to undergo drug screening and a criminal background investigation.

After viewing the list of current Knox County Schools job opportunities, current and prospective employees, certified and classified,  must complete and submit an online application.  Human Resources reviews all applications for appropriate job qualifications and credentials. 

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