Interviews

The Pickens County School System will conduct initial interviews on June 5, 2007 for elementary positions and on June 6, 2007 for secondary positions.  Below are the current positions that remain unfilled as of this date.  To be scheduled for an interview, contact Pickens County Board of Education at (205) 367-2085 or email Margaret Seymer.

Only complete applications with all required supportive documents enclosed will be considered for review and assessment.  Applicants must meet Alabama's definition of a "Highly Qualified Teacher" to be scheduled for an interview.  It is essential that all pertinent information pertaining to employment with the Pickens County Board of Education.  Items A through D must be received in this office prior to the Superintendent's recommendation to the Board of Education for employment.  Check the areas below for information needed.

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Applicants with Alabama Certificate

1. All official college/University transcripts {or an official letter from college/university stating that all course work has been completed  with and official transcript to follow or copy of transcript request form}
2. Copy of Alabama Certificate {or copy of application filed with college/university}
3. Copy of Praxis II or Alabama Prospective Teacher Test results
4. Copy of Highly Qualified documentation from the State of Alabama Department of Education
5. Verification of any previous teaching experience
6. Resume

Applicants without Alabama Certificate

1. All official college/university transcripts {or an official letter from college/university stating that all course work has been completed  with and official transcript to follow or copy of transcript request form}
2. Copy of valid teaching certificate currently held in any other state
3. Copy of Praxis II or any other teacher test results
4. Copy of Highly Qualified documentation from any other state
5. Verification of any previous teaching experience
6. Resume

For questions about requirements for certification, call  the Alabama State Department of Education at (334) 242-9977.

Professional Application

A professional application can be printed, completed, and returned by mail or fax.   If sent by mail, address to Pickens County Board of Education, P.O. Box 32, Carrollton, Alabama 35447, or fax to (205) 367-8404.  To download and view the certified and non-certified employee applications, you will need Microsoft Word.

Click here to receive a blank Certified Employee Application or a Non-Certified Employee Application to mail or fax.

Note:  The Alabama State Department of Education has established an online application for the state.  Pickens County is making the transition to this new application process.  If you choose to use this state online application, please notify Pickens County of your interest in being interviewed by our system.  To be scheduled for an interview, contact Pickens County Board of Education at (205) 367-2085 or email Margaret Seymer.

Welcome to TeachinAlabama
The official recruitment website for Alabama's schools.

TeachinAlabama was established by the Alabama State Department of Education to increase the number of qualified teachers and administrators for interviews and employment. TeachinAlabama serves as a gateway for employment to every school district in the State of Alabama. TeachinAlabama is a website designed to easily locate teaching and administrative vacancies – and apply for free with one on-line application.

TeachinAlabama is a website that will allow you to securely submit your employment information (protected by encryption software). TeachinAlabama then authorizes you to:

• Have a single electronic application that will be reviewed and evaluated by every school district in the State of Alabama
• Search for teaching and administrative jobs within Alabama
• Create a new User ID and Password to create a new application on-line
• Login as an existing User to update your electronic application at anytime or select to apply to new vacancies
• Have a single application that will be seen by every school district in the State of Alabama

All Alabama public school systems are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, or national origin. Hiring is the sole responsibility of the local school board.

Job Openings 2007-2008

Please click on www.alsde.edu to view posted positions for Pickens County.