Application Requirements for Prospective Teaching (Certified) Personnel

The following items must be uploaded into online application for Prospective Teaching (Certified) Personnel:

• Transcripts of all college credit must be furnished indicating minimum Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university

• Valid Mississippi Teaching License indicating certified areas of endorsement at Elementary/Secondary grade level

• National Teacher Exam or Praxis I and II Scores

• Three Recommendation Letters (If you do not have email addresses for your references, you should

attach letters of recommendation in your online application

•  It will be your responsibility to supply the above required items.

• Interviews - School Principals where vacancy occurs will be responsible for interviewing applicants.

The Superintendent or designee will interview applicants recommended for employment by the Principal.

• Verification of Former Employment - If you are recommended for employment and have teaching experience, a Verification of Teaching Experience Form will be emailed to you to provide to school districts in which you were previously employed as a Certified/Licensed Teacher. Written verification must be received in our office to gain credit for previous years of teaching experience. It will be your responsibility to secure this information.    

• Status of Applications - Applications will remain in the active file for a period of one (1) year and then

will be classified as inactive unless the applicant notifies the Superintendent's office in writing to keep the application current.