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As one of the largest metropolitan school districts in the nation, the system provides ample room for professional growth and development in a friendly community surrounded by higher educational institutions, private and public sector support.

MISSION
The mission of Human Resources is to hire, retain and compensate employees with skills and abilities to accomplish the purpose and goals of the Department.  Human Resources achieves this by serving as a strategic player with other department personnel and providing quality leadership, technical assistance and accurate information.  This mission will be achieved with a constant focus on continuous process improvement.

Mailing Address: P.O.Box 2188,
Knoxville, TN 37902-2188
865-594-1929

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Please note that KCS is transitioning to an electronic application.

Dear Prospective
Knox County Employee:

On behalf of Knox County Schools, I welcome your interest and applaud you for considering the Knox County School System as your career choice.  Our school system is large and diverse with more than 4,400+ certified personnel and over 53,000+ students.  Our teachers enjoy in-depth instructional and professional support, with paraprofessionals available in many classrooms.  A strong needs-driven, staff development program is also available.  We are in the midst of exciting change in Knox County.  Our students and staff members are working hard to meet ambitious goals in reading, mathematics, and in other subject areas.  In addition, there is room for professional growth, as well as a variety of career choices within our school system.

I invite you to share the rich, personal satisfaction of belonging to a community of professionals who are bound together by a commitment to education – people dedicated to helping children learn and live better lives.  I extend to you a warm welcome to serve and be a part of a quality education program provided by Knox County Schools.

I feel privileged to join with Knox County employees, students, parents, and citizens in saying, “Come and Discover the Wonders in Premier Knox County.” 

Sincerely,

Dr. Kathy D. Sims
Executive Director of Human Resources

Applicants for the 2008-09 school year, current certified temporary contracts, interns, and all NEW applicants must apply online.

The Application & Hiring Process

The Knox County School System is an equal opportunity employer.  Knox County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices.

All persons hired by the Knox County School System are required to verify identity and employment eligibility and must agree to undergo drug screening and a criminal background investigation.

After viewing the list of current Knox County Schools job opportunities, current employees must apply for specific vacancies by submitting a letter of interest and a current resume.  The advertised position/job title must be included in the cover letter and resume to be considered for employment. All resumes and applications should include a daytime telephone number, cell number, and email address. 

Prospective employees, certified and classified,  must complete and submit an application for employment consideration.  Human Resources reviews all applications for appropriate job qualifications and credentials. 

Electronic Application for 2008-09

The Human Resources Department is transitioning from traditional paper applicants to on-line applications for the 2008-09 school year.  All persons seeking employment with Knox County Schools will be required to complete an on-line application.

The on-line application will make applying for employment with Knox County easier and more timely.

 Apply On-line for 2008-09 certified positions*

*Includes teachers employed on a temporary contract for 2007-08,
all Interns, and new applications for 2008-09

Distinguished Professionals Education Institute helps fill gaps in classrooms

The Distinguished Professionals Education Institute, a non-profit organization, helps professionals who are not certified teachers to find positions in the teaching profession, either part time or full time, where they can share their skills and knowledge. For more information, download the brochure below.

For a feature on the program, please read the complete story courtesy of the Knoxville News Sentinel at Paraprofessionals fill gaps in classrooms.

Download Brochure for more information
Contact Betty Sue Sparks (sparksb1@comcast.net)
for additional information

Distinguished Professionals Education Institute