If you do not have your TN teaching license still select "yes" that you have one and put "999999" as your teaching license.  In the additional comments section put that you are either graduating in May and have not received teaching license yet or you are seeking job embedded.

1. Years in Profession Applying for
2. Years at PCSS
3. Other Related Profession Exp.

1. Do you have a valid Tennessee teachers license with the appropriate endorsement for this position?
2. Are you willing to submit to a background check?
3. Are you legal to work in the U.S.?
4. I hereby state that all information provided by me in connection with this application for employment is true, correct and complete. I understand that if I am employed, a misstatement or omission of fact or otherwise, on this application or other material submitted in connection wherewith shall be cause for immediate discharge.
5. I understand the information disclosed in this application will be made available only to employees of the Putnam County Schools for the purpose of the hiring process. I also understand that making false statements on this application or omitting information may be grounds for dismissal should I be hired.

1. What is your teaching philosophy?
2. Please indicate your grade preference
3. Please indicate subject areas you are qualified to teach:
4. List (3) Professional References including contact information:
5. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? (Conviction of a felony is not an automatic bar to employment. The district will consider the nature, date, and relationship between the offense and the position for which you are applying)
6. Have you ever left a school district during the school year for reasons other than medical?
7. Have you ever received a less than satisfactory employment evaluation from any employer?
8. Have you ever had your contract, non-extended, non-renewed or been terminated by any employer?
9. Have you had a teaching credential or license denied, revoked or suspended in any state?
10. Please list any professional organizations in which you are a member?
11. Please provide your student teaching experience listing the school district name, subjects taught, grades taught, supervising teacher and dates.
12. List any extracurricular activities you are willing to coach or sponsor
13. Do you know of any reason you could not perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying?

Putnam County Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Putnam County Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the school district has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Putnam County Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Putnam County School's employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Available benefits to full time employees of the Putnam County Schools include medical insurance, life insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and supplemental insurance policies through USable. All full time employees must participate in the state retirement program.

2 Personal Days Per School Year
1 Sick Day Per Month Up To 12 Per School Year  


Part time employees are eligible for dental, vision at full price and some USable policies.  The retirement program is optional.

  Sick time accurred based on percentage of time worked

The above benefits are subject to change.

Copy of Professional License
Transcripts*
Cover Letter
Resume*
Letter of Recommendation
Teaching Philosophy

Reference Questions: 3 of 6 external references required.