November 1, 2009
As of this date, the Cullman County Board of Education will no longer accept paper applications. Individuals who wish to apply for certified positions with Cullman County Schools will need to complete the application for employment online.
You may visit the link below to access the Teach-In Alabama electronic filing system. You will find options for the different categories of positions. Support personnel positions should choose the Classified Application Option to submit an application through the online service…It is encouraged that applicants applying for support positions apply online. After completing an application, if interested in a particular position, he/she should contact the principal or site supervisor.
The online application can be found by clicking the link below
http://www.alsde.edu/TeachInAlabama/
Certified/Professional: Teachers, Counselors, Administrators, Principals and Assistant Principals
Support Staff/Classified: Custodial, Maintenance, Bookkeepers, Secretarial/Clerical, Transportation, Food Services and various technology positions
Professional/Certified
Step 1. Application and accompanying documentation
- Complete the online Teach in Alabama application
- Contact principal or site supervisor by sending a resume or contact by phone.
If you are hired in Cullman County you must provide:
1. Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended, graduate and undergraduate, in a sealed envelope.
2. Three letters of recommendation
3. Documentation of valid Alabama Teacher’s Certificate
A copy of the actual certificate or proof that the requirements have been met and certificate applied for is acceptable for application purposes. Upon employment, the original certificate must be provided.
Contact the Alabama State Department of Education for further information regarding obtaining a valid certificate (334-242-9977)
4. Proof of negative test for tuberculosis
5. Copy of Social Security Card.
6. Copy of Drivers License or birth certificate
Step 2. Screening
Applications are reviewed to determine if the applicant meets the requirements for the designated subject or grade level. Applications are then reviewed to determine the most qualified candidates for current positions.
Step 3. Interviews
Applicants will be scheduled for interviews by the school system. Interviews may be conducted by principals and/or central office personnel.
Principals will interview a number of applicants for any vacancies that occur at their schools. They welcome resumes from all appropriately certified applicants.
Step 4 Recommendations
Prior to any recommendation for employment, an applicant must have on file an application and must be interviewed by a principal or central office supervisor.
Step 5. Appointment
Appointment to a position is made by the Board of Education after a candidate has verbally accepted a contract offer and has a valid Alabama Teacher Certificate and has passed a criminal background check. Salary placement is based upon verification of prior years of full time teaching experience.
Step 6. Orientation
New hires are provided a packet of information regarding items related to employment. A two day New Teacher Academy is provided at the beginning of the school year. Mentor teachers are available as a resource throughout the school year.
Support Staff and Non-Certified Employees/Classified
Application and accompanying documentation. After applying for a position contact the principal or site supervisor with a resume or phone call.
- Support Application
(a) Complete the classified application online at http://www.alsde.edu/TeachInAlabama/ or
(b) You may obtain an application from the CCBOE reception desk.
- If you are hired you will need to provide a copy of the following:
(a) Copy of high school diploma or GED Certificate
(b) Proof of negative test for tuberculosis
(c) Copy of Social Security Card
(d) Copy of Driver’s License or birth certificate
(e) Criminal Background check
(register at Cogentid./Al.com) can be found by clicking the link below
https://www.cogentid.com/al/index_ade.htm
Prior to any recommendation for employment, an applicant must have on file a completed application with all required documents.
New hires are provided a packet of information regarding items related to employment.
Appointment to a position is made by the Board of Education after a candidate has verbally accepted a contract offer and has submitted all required documentation and has passed a criminal background check. Years of experience are determined by the number of years in a job classification with the Board of Education.