MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM Division of Human Resources P.O. Box Mobile, Alabama 36618

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1 MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM Division of Human Resources P.O. Box Mobile, Alabama TO: APPLICANTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED A TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM Thank you for your interest in applying for a position with the Mobile County Public School System. Please read the following information concerning the application process: APPLICATION Go to to complete the on-line application. On the Where do you want to work? page, click Deselect All. Then click on the + located next to the Alabama State Department of Education check box. Click the box next to District 1 and click + next to the District 1 box. Then check the box for Mobile County. RESPONSE TO APPLICATION You will receive a response from Alabama State Department of Education thanking you for submitting your electronic application. If your application is incomplete, you will be notified by the State to complete those required fields. Once you have a completed application, and have posted it for review by our county, you will also receive an from our department advising of subsequent procedures VACANCIES All vacancies will be posted on the State s Job Board as well as our web site at REFERENCE FORMS You will need to have at least three (3) reference forms completed and on file in Human Resources. Please refer to the Certified Applicant Information Checklist to see who should complete the reference forms. Should you need additional forms, you can download the form from our website at You should then click on Human Resources, click on Forms, and then click on Reference Form for Certified Applicant to download it. We will not accept completed reference forms directly from you and reserve the right to contact persons who completed your reference forms as well as those who were listed as past or present employers, supervisors, etc. ELECTRONIC REFERENCING When completing your on-line application there is an option that will automatically send your reference a request to complete. If you select this option, you must check Yes and list their address in the appropriate box. References can be a combination of both paper forms mentioned above and electronic. Please refer to the Certified Applicant Information Checklist to see who should complete your request. TRANSCRIPT(S) Unofficial transcripts may be used for your interview in Human Resources. Official transcripts will be required before your name will be submitted to the Board; otherwise, you will be paid as a substitute. If you receive substitute pay due to an incomplete file, teacher pay will not be retroactive upon completion of the file. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities must be mailed directly by the college or university to Human Resources. All degrees should be posted on transcript(s). You can attach the unofficial copies of your transcripts to the on-line application. INTERVIEW IN HUMAN RESOURCES Refer to the Certified Applicant Information Checklist. Once all of the required information is on file, please contact the Teacher Applicant Clerk at to schedule an interview with a Personnel Administrator. ADDITIONAL FORMS You can download an applicant packet and additional forms from our website at Click on Human Resources; then click on forms and select the entire packet or specific forms. ITEMS NEEDED PRIOR TO HIRE You should refer to the Certified Applicant Information Checklist for items needed in your file prior to your being hired and prior to your reporting to the school. Your application file will remain active for one (1) year. If you need further assistance during the application process, please call our office at

2 MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM CERTIFIED APPLICANT INFORMATION CHECKLIST APPLICATION Complete On-Line Application listing Mobile County under District One At the end of the On-Line application, make certain that you Post your application for our review ITEMS NEEDED PRIOR TO INTERVIEW IN HUMAN RESOURCES Transcript(s) (Unofficial may be used for interview) Copy of Alabama Teacher Certificate or Letter/Card from University that Certificate has been applied for at the State Department of Education Reference Forms (3) - Applicants with no experience should provide completed reference forms from the supervising teacher and cooperating teacher; Applicants with teaching experience should provide completed reference forms from principal and assistant principal or immediate supervisor; Non-certified applicants should provide completed reference forms from the three (3) most recent supervisors and/or from college professors. References can be a combination of hard copies submitted or electronic forms. ITEMS TO BE COMPLETED WITH PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATOR AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW Interview Checklist Documentation of Highly Qualified Status Individual Teacher Plan for Achieving Highly Qualified Status (if applicable) Completed Writing Sample Alternative Certification Forms Completed (Alternative Certified Applicants only) ITEMS NEEDED UPON RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO INDUCTION MEETING - Teacher pay will NOT begin until all the following information is on file Official Transcript(s) from all colleges/universities attended (Certified) 2 Official Transcript(s) from all colleges/universities attended (Alternative Certified) Pre-employment Drug Screen (By appointment - List of approved facilities and form provided by HR) Fingerprinting (Applicants not previously printed in Alabama or printed before July 1999) Original Alabama Teacher s Certificate (If recent graduate, this is waived until Certificate is issued by State) Doctor s Statement TB Skin Test or Chest X-Ray (If you are a sub in the system, check to see if this is necessary) Original Social Security Card (Copy made in HR) You must complete all forms as your name appears on your social security card. Driver s License (Copy made in HR) Nepotism Form (Form provided by HR) New Hire Reporting Form (Form provided by HR) (I-9) Employment Eligibility Verification Form Lawful Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card with photograph (if applicable) INDUCTION MEETING Employee Authorization Form New Hire Forms Insurance Forms Employee Absence Reporting System (EARS) Training

3 TO: TEACHER APPLICANTS WHO DID NOT COMPLETE A TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM Thank you for your interest in applying for a teaching position with the Mobile County Public School System. Mobile County is fully committed to staffing all schools with highly qualified teachers; therefore, applications are not being accepted for non-certified applicants in teaching fields of Social Studies/History/Psychology, PE, and Elementary Education. In core critical needs areas in which there are no applicants who are fully state certified, Mobile County will consider applicants who are eligible to apply for a certificate through alternative routes. To be considered for teaching positions in critical needs areas such as mathematics, science, and special education, you must meet the following requirements: Hold at least a bachelor s degree from a regionally accredited senior institution Minimum of GPA Must be eligible for Alternative Baccalaureate-Level Certificate or Special Alternative Certificate Alternative Baccalaureate-Level Certificate o At least 32 semester hours (19 of which must be upper-division level) in the field certification is sought or o Passing Praxis Score in the content area or - o Verify an earned bachelor s or higher degree with a non-education major in the academic area Special Alternative Certificate in Teaching Field o Must be admitted to the Alternative Fifth-Year Program in the teaching field o Must submit a Planned Program for Certification in the teaching field o Special Education applicants must have 12 semester hours in each of the following: English Language Arts, Social o Science, Mathematics, and General Science Applicants enrolling in the Special Alternative Master s Program at USA must have passing scores on the basic skills assessment (You may register for the required basic skills assessments online at Proof of registration for the regional assessments of the Alabama Prospective Teacher Testing Program (You may register for the required basic skills assessment (reading, writing, and math) online at You may register for the appropriate Praxis II subject assessments online at Must meet any additional local/state requirements If you meet the requirements above, you should complete the on-line application. If you do not meet the requirements above and want to pursue a teaching career, contact a college/university department of education for career advisement. APPLICATION Go to to complete the on-line application. On the Where do you want to work? page, click Deselect All. Then click on the + located next to the Alabama State Department of Education check box. Click the box next to District 1 and click + next to the District 1 box. Then check the box for Mobile County. RESPONSE TO APPLICATION You will receive a response from Alabama State Department of Education thanking you for submitting your electronic application. If your application is incomplete, you will be notified by the State to complete those required fields. Once you have a completed application, and have posted it for review by our county, you will also receive an from our department advising of subsequent procedures. VACANCIES All vacancies will be posted on the State s Job Board as well as our web site at REFERENCE FORMS You will need to have at least three (3) reference forms completed and on file in Human Resources. Please refer to the Certified Applicant Information Checklist to see who should complete the reference forms. Should you need additional forms, you can download the form from our website at You should then click on Human Resources, click on Forms, and then click on Reference Form for Certified Applicant to download it. We will not accept completed reference forms directly from you and reserve the right to contact persons who completed your reference forms as well as those who were listed as past or present employers, supervisors, etc. ELECTRONIC REFERENCING When completing your on-line application there is an option that will automatically send your reference a request to complete. If you select this option, you must check Yes and list their address in the appropriate box. References can be a combination of both paper forms mentioned above and electronic. Please refer to the Certified Applicant Information Checklist to see who should complete your request. TRANSCRIPT(S) Unofficial transcripts may be used for your interview in Human Resources. Official transcripts will be required before your name will be submitted to the Board; otherwise, you will be paid as a substitute. If you receive substitute pay due to an incomplete file, teacher pay will not be retroactive upon completion of the file. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities must be mailed directly by the college or university to Human Resources. All degrees should be posted on transcript(s). You can attach the unofficial copies of your transcripts to the on-line application. Thank you for your interest in our school system. If you need further assistance during the application process, please call Human Resources (251)

4 MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES Post Office Box Mobile, Alabama Phone: Fax: Bryan Hack Executive Manger Pauline D. Scarbrough Executive Director Deborah Barry Personnel Administrator Brandt Bosarge Personnel Administrator Alan Dailey, Jr. Personnel Administrator Nina Hayes Personnel Administrator John Powell Personnel Administrator Drexel Grant/Math and Science/High Schools Martha Biggs Applications Clerk

5 MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES P. O. BOX MOBILE, ALABAMA Phone: TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT Name Last First Middle/Maiden I have applied with the Mobile County Public School System of Mobile, Alabama for the following position: I authorize you to provide the Mobile County Public School System of Mobile, Alabama with information regarding my suitability for employment. I further release and hold harmless my former supervisor/employer from any action or liability for any information provided or statement made in good faith. I understand the evaluator will be providing this information on a confidential basis to the Mobile County Public School System, and not to me, and I waive any right that I may have to review this reference. Signature Date CONFIDENTAL FORM TO BE COMPLETED BY PERSON PROVIDING REFERENCE 1. How long have you known the applicant? 2. In what capacity did you know the applicant? 3. Were you the applicant s immediate supervisor? 4. Is the applicant still employed in the position where you knew him/her? If not, what was his/her reason for leaving? 5. Did the applicant receive any disciplinary action or reprimand? Yes No Not Known 6. Was the applicant asked to resign? Yes No Not Known 7. If a vacancy existed in your school/business for which the applicant was qualified, would you recommend him/her for employment? Yes No If no, please explain. 8. Are you aware of anything regarding this person s character that we should know about before we offer him/her a position? Complete this section for all applicants. If applying for teacher or bus driver, also complete the applicable section. Please check the appropriate column rating Initiative Has the quality of seeing what needs to be done and is judicious in doing it with or without directions. Ability to Work with Others Has a cooperative and open minded attitude in working with others in the solution of mutual problems. Respects the opinions, abilities, and contributions of others. Reliability Is consistent, dependable, and accurate in carrying responsibilities to a successful conclusion. Demonstrates Knowledge of the Job Good working knowledge of job and consistently applies knowledge to accomplish assigned tasks. Maintains standards of job. Completes Job Requirements According to Established Timelines Professional Growth Is willing to examine his/her work performance and seeks ways to improve procedures and effectiveness. Manages Time Begins work promptly and makes effective use of time. Complete for Teachers: Ability to Stimulate Learning Maintains a classroom situation which stimulates the maximum growth of individual students. Manages Student Behavior Establishes classroom rules and procedures, monitors student adherence to rules and procedures, and stops inappropriate behavior using reasonable sanctions. Sympathetic Understanding of Children Shows a sincere interest in children and in the solution of their problems. Complete for Bus Drivers: How well did the driver adhere to pick up/drop off schedules? How well did the driver maintain order and enforce safety standards? Rate the overall condition of the bus in the areas in which the applicant was responsible for maintaining. Below Average Average Above Average Not Observed This information will be treated confidentially and must be mailed by the person completing the form Please do NOT give form to the applicant Name(Reference) Position_ Last First School/Agency Name PhoneNumber Signature Date

6 MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES POST OFFICE BOX MOBILE, AL (251) (251) FAX STATEMENT OF HEALTH DATE PATIENT S NAME _ SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER I certify that I have examined the above patient on. She/He is in good health and free from communicable diseases. PHYSICIAN S SIGNATURE Physician s name and address stamp here: (NOT VALID IF NOT COMPLETE WITH PHYSICIAN S STAMP)

7 MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES POST OFFICE BOX MOBILE, AL (251) (251) FAX TB SKIN TEST OR CHEST X-RAY DATE PATIENT S NAME _ SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER The above mentioned patient had a TB Skin Test or Chest X-Ray on. The test was read on and the results were. PHYSICIAN S SIGNATURE Physician s name and address stamp here: (NOT VALID IF NOT COMPLETE WITH PHYSICIAN S STAMP)

8 MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES POST OFFICE BOX MOBILE, AL (251) STATEMENT OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE Name of Applicant SS# INSTRUCTIONS: This form should be sent by the applicant to the designated personnel official who will complete and return it to Mobile County Public Schools Division of Human Resources at the above address. Experience credit cannot be granted until this form has been completed and notarized or stamped with the school system s seal, and received in the Division of Human Resources. By signing below, you are authorizing your former employer to furnish the information requested on this form to the Board of School Commissioners of Mobile County. Signature Date ****************************************************************************************** 1. Name of School System_ 2. Address Telephone 3. Please complete all boxes for the information requested below. Use a separate line for each school year. Dates of Service Month/Day/Year From To # of Days Employed # Days in Term Grade/Subject Employed Full Time Part Time Satisfactory Performance? Yes No *Credit shall be given only for satisfactory full-time public school teaching experience in-field for which full pay was received and for which a valid certificate was held by the applicant. 4. Did applicant attain tenure? _ Is applicant currently under contract? 5. Is this a public school? private/parochial school? public college/university? (Complete back of form) I certify that all information pertaining to the above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signature of Superintendent/Authorized Official Date Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of 20 My Commission Expires Seal and Signature of Notary Public

9 POLICY REGARDING TEACHING EXPERIENCE CREDIT Experience Credit is given as follows: 1. The teacher shall be responsible for furnishing proof to establish experience credit. Forms shall be furnished by the Division of Human Resources. 2. Credit shall be given only for satisfactory full-time public school teaching experience in-field for which full pay was received and for which a valid certificate was held by the applicant. 3. Credit shall not be given for less than a full semester s teaching. Fractional parts of a semester shall not be added to give a semester s credit. 4. Credit shall be given for teaching in a public college/university provided the teacher and the administrator under whom he/she served were eligible for professional certificates in the state where the school is located. ************************************************************************************** FOR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE 1. Name the administrator during period of employment verified: 2. Type of teaching certificate the administrator held during the period of employment verified: 3. Type of teaching certificate for which he was eligible: 4. Type of teaching certificate for which the applicant was eligible during period of employment verified:

10 SALARY SCHEDULES FOR TEACHERS AND OTHER CERTIFIED EMPLOYEES State Minimum Salary Schedule STEP EXP SCH 41/42 RANK B/ND 187 DAYS SCH 41/42 RANK A 187 DAYS SCH 41/42 RANK AA 187 DAYS SCH 41/42 RANK DR 187 DAYS SCH 37/38 RANK B/ND 202 DAYS SCH 37/38 RANK A 202 DAYS SCH 37/38 RANK AA 202 DAYS SCH 37/38 RANK DR 202 DAYS ,144 41,564 44,818 48,071 39,043 44,898 48,413 51, ,144 41,564 44,818 48,071 39,043 44,898 48,413 51, ,144 41,564 44,818 48,071 39,043 44,898 48,413 51, ,756 45,720 49,297 52,877 42,946 49,387 53,252 57, ,756 45,720 49,297 52,877 42,946 49,387 53,252 57, ,756 45,720 49,297 52,877 42,946 49,387 53,252 57, ,497 47,721 51,470 55,191 44,826 51,549 55,597 59, ,497 47,721 51,470 55,191 44,826 51,549 55,597 59, ,497 47,721 51,470 55,191 44,826 51,549 55,597 59, ,053 48,362 52,148 55,932 45,428 52,242 56,330 60, ,053 48,362 52,148 55,932 45,428 52,242 56,330 60, ,053 48,362 52,148 55,932 45,428 52,242 56,330 60, ,818 49,238 53,093 56,949 46,251 53,189 57,354 61, ,818 49,238 53,093 56,949 46,251 53,189 57,354 61, ,818 49,238 53,093 56,949 46,251 53,189 57,354 61, ,794 50,364 54,305 58,244 47,307 54,040 58,661 62, ,794 50,364 54,305 58,244 47,307 54,404 58,661 62, ,794 50,364 54,305 58,244 47,307 54,404 58,661 62, ,360 51,012 55,005 58,999 47,919 55,104 59,418 63, ,360 51,012 55,005 58,999 47,919 55,104 59,418 63, ,360 51,012 55,005 58,999 47,919 55,104 59,418 63, ,926 51,666 55,708 59,752 48,530 55,810 60,177 64, ,926 51,666 55,708 59,752 48,530 55,810 60,177 64, ,926 51,666 55,708 59,752 48,530 55,810 60,177 64, ,461 52,201 56,245 60,288 49,065 56,388 60,712 65, ,461 52,201 56,245 60,288 49,065 56,388 60,712 65, ,461 52,201 56,245 60,288 49,065 56,388 60,712 65, ,997 52,737 56,780 60,824 49,600 56,967 61,247 65,616 ACHIEVEMENT SPECIALIST 187 DAYS TEACHER 187 DAYS & 202 DAYS COUNSELOR 187 DAYS DIAGNOSTICIANS 187 DAYS INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST 187 DAYS LIBRARIAN 187 DAYS ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN 202 DAYS CONSULTING TEACHER 202 DAYS PSYCHOMETRIST 202 DAYS RESOURCE TEACHER 202 DAYS 9 Month Teacher Schedule 41/42 Definitions: Rank B - Bachelor's Degree Rank A - Master's Degree Rank AA - Educational Specialist Rank DR - Doctorate

11 MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES All full-time employees of the Mobile County Public School System will receive the following annual benefits: SICK LEAVE: SICK LEAVE BANK: PERSONAL LEAVE: OTHER LEAVES: 1 Day per month or equivalent All employees are eligible to participate. 2 Days per year unless: - Starting work after December 31 Employee entitled to 1 personal day for school year; - Starting work after March 31 Employee entitled to 0 personal days for school year. Maternity leave, professional leave, military leave, emergency leave, Family Medical leave and/or legal leave will be granted to employees as circumstances merit. ANNUAL LEAVE FOR 12 MONTH (260 Day) EMPLOYEES HIRED ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 1999: (Service is defined as service in the Mobile County Public School System) 5 Days per school year with 11 months of service or less; 10 Days per school year with months of service; 15 Days per school year with months of service; 20 Days per school year with months of service. HEALTH INSURANCE: Employees may choose between the following health insurance plans: - PEEHIP - (Blue Cross/Blue Shield); - HMO s - (Health Spring of AL, Viva); - In addition, four supplemental plans are available: - Dental - Hospital Indemnity - Cancer - Vision LIFE INSURANCE: RETIREMENT: - $ 8,000 Free Life Insurance plan from MCPSS - $ 15,000 Free Life Insurance plan from the Teacher s Retirement Systems of Alabama (must be in pay status to be eligible). All employees of the MCPSS will have 5% of their wages deducted each month and deposited into the Teacher s Retirement System: BENEFITS: - Vested after 10 years of service; - Retirement at age 60 with years of service; - Retirement at any age after 25 years of service. CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE : A member has one year from the date he/she enrolled in the TRS to make a lump sum payment in order to gain credit for up to four years of eligible military service. Weekend service and summer camp service with the National Guard and the Reserves are not eligible for creditable service. The cost is 4% of the average salary paid a teacher during each year of claimed service plus 8% interest compounded from the last date of service to the date of payment. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Confidential assistance and referral for treatment are available to employees and their family members through the Human Resources Office. PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS (Voluntary): - Credit Union - Direct Deposit - Tax Sheltered Annuities - Life Insurance - Organizations - Cafeteria Plan - Savings Bonds - Contributions