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ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION ONLINE HELP
NOTE: The Administrator Employment Department does not use the automated reference feature to obtain references for central office
administrative positions, references will be sent by the hiring official once finalists have been selected.
LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS – Once an application is submitted, the STAR system will generate an automated
e-mail to your references requesting them to follow a link and complete the administrative reference form for you. This form is different from
the certified form and pertains to your leadership abilities.
CLICK HERE TO BEGIN OR UPDATE THE ONLINE APPLICATION!
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Eligibility Requirements:
Principal
1.
Master
Degree
in Educational Leadership, Specialist Degree in Educational
Leadership preferred
2. Valid renewable Georgia Educational Leadership Certificate at level 5
or higher; or comparable certificate from out-of-state*
3. Minimum of three (3) years successful experience in school
administration and/or supervision in education
Assistant Principal - Secondary
1.
Master Degree in Educational Leadership,
Specialist Degree in Educational
Leadership preferred
2. Valid renewable Georgia Educational Leadership Certificate at level 5 or
higher; or comparable certificate from
out-of-state*
3. Minimum of three (3) years successful educational experience
4. Prior administrative experience.
Assistant Principal - Elementary
1.
Master Degree in Educational Leadership,
Specialist Degree in Educational
Leadership preferred
OR
Master
Degree in
other education field** and
·
Complete 2 PSC approved pre-service courses
·
Pass GACE in Educational Leadership
·
Complete 1 semester in approved Educational Leadership degree
program.
2. Eligible for Georgia Educational Leadership Certificate
3. Minimum of three (3) years successful educational experience
Assistant Administrator
1.
Master Degree in Educational Leadership,
Specialist Degree in Educational
Leadership preferred
OR
Master Degree in other education field** and
·
Complete 2 PSC approved pre-service courses
·
Pass GACE in Educational Leadership
2. Eligible for Georgia Educational Leadership Certificate
3. Minimum of three (3) years successful educational experience
* In addition to meeting Cobb requirements,
out-of-state applicants must meet
Georgia Professional Standards Commission
requirements for Leadership certification.
** Upon
being offered an administrative position, the system will apply for
NPL5 certification, which requires completion of a Specialist degree
program and obtaining PL6 certification within five (5) years.
Administrative Application Process
STEP 1: Application
1. Apply online.
2.
Upload the requested documents via the online application. Do not
mail, email or fax. All supporting documents are reviewed online.
a. teaching/leadership certificate
b. resume
c. letter of interest (All Principal postings and some Central Office
postings include special instructions for the Letter of Interest.
Refer to the posting prior to submitting your documents.)
STEP 2: Screening
All applications, resumes and certificates are reviewed online to determine if the applicants meet the
minimum requirements for the position(s) applied for. Applications will have a
status of “Incomplete” if supporting documents are not uploaded in the
online application.
STEP 3: Reference Checking
LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS – Once an application is
submitted, the STAR system will generate an automated e-mail to your
references requesting them to follow a link and complete the
administrative reference form for you. This form is different than the
certified form and pertains to your leadership abilities. Once
your references have been returned, the Administrator Employment Office will begin the application
review process.
CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS: The
Administrator Employment Office does not use the automated
reference feature to obtain references for central office
administrative positions, references will be sent by the hiring
official once finalists have been selected.
STEP 4: Position Interviews
Central Office Administrative Positions &
Local School Assistant Principal and Assistant Administrator -
When a vacancy occurs, the hiring administrator selects applicants from
among the qualified applicants and conducts interviews. Applicants are
interviewed in the school/division where the vacancy exists. After the
interviews, the administrator makes an employment recommendation to the
Administrator Employment Office in Human Resources.
Principal Positions -
Click to view
a presentation on the Cobb County School District's principal HIRING
PROCESS.
Click to view a presentation on the Cobb County School District's
principal APPLICATION PROCESS.
STEP 5: Appointment
All persons are employed by official action of the Board of Education
upon recommendation of the Superintendent.
STEP 6: Paper-Work Session
After official employment offers, new administrators are invited to a
paperwork session to learn about the District and complete employment
forms. New employees are required to have Georgia fingerprints on file
with us prior to the start of employment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How do I add a job to my online application?
Click on “How
To Update Your Online Application” above.
2. I lost my user ID and password, how do I get it?
Please make sure you go to the
Forgot your User ID and/or password? section at
the bottom of the login screen. Once there, you will get 2 different
options to recover your User ID and/or Password. The system has the
ability to e-mail your login information immediately to the e-mail
address you entered on your application.
If your e-mail address has changed
please contact us at 770-426-3342 to update your contact information.
If necessary, please make sure you update your e-mail address on
your application next time you log into the STAR system.
3. Will I be contacted for a job interview?
First, we review your application. If you are qualified for a
position(s), your application will be referred to the principal or
supervisor with the vacancy. The principal/supervisor may or may not
contact you for an interview. Due to the large volume of qualified
applicants, not everyone referred to the principal or supervisor will be
interviewed.
4. What is the status of my application?
You will receive an e-mail upon submission of your application to
confirm receipt. If you meet the qualifications for the position(s) for
which you applied, your name will be referred to hiring officials. While
your application is active, hiring officials will also be able to query
and find your application and resume if your skills meet their needs.
5. I submitted an application, but have not yet heard back. Who
should I contact?
Unfortunately, due to the large volume of applications we receive, we
are unable to respond personally to all applicants. Should your
qualification match our staffing needs, we will contact you directly.
6. How do I become certified for school or central office
administration?
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission is the licensing
agency for the State of Georgia. To become an administrator in a
public school in Georgia, an Educational Leadership certificate
(license) is required. The Georgia Professional Standard
Commission’s website is
www.gapsc.com.
Please access the website to acquire detailed information regarding
certification requirements. Check Rules and Regulations under the
certification drop down menu. Cobb County accepts applications from
candidates who hold or are eligible (completed all requirements,
passed all tests by date of employment) for a professional,
renewable certificate in Georgia or another state.
7. How can I confirm my current supervisor has completed and
returned the electronic reference form?
Go to the main website:
www.cobbk12.org.
Click on Employment, select option to "Update an existing
application", select option "Have you already registered or
applied?". Log in by entering your User ID & Password. At the bottom
of the next screen, select "Check Administrative Reference Status"
link. If your references have not completed the Electronic reference
form which was sent to their e-mail address, verify their e-mail
address is accurate and/or contact your reference directly to
confirm they received the reference form and it is not in their spam
folder. Once the application process is complete, we have all the
information we need to consider you for employment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The administrative reference form is different than the
certified reference form and pertains to your leadership abilities.
If you are also completing a certified or classified application,
please make sure your immediate principal/supervisor is aware that
they will need to complete all reference forms.
How do teachers become administrators in Cobb?
OPTION I
1.
Complete three (3) years educational experience
2.
Complete Master Degree in Educational Leadership
·
No pay increase without administrative position
THEN
3.
Be selected by a principal and approved by the Board for an
administrative position
Note: Upon being offered
an administrative position, the system will apply for NPL5
certification, which requires completion of a Specialist degree
program and obtaining PL6 certification within five (5) years.
OPTION
II
1.
Complete three (3) years educational experience
2.
Complete Master Degree in educational field other than Educational
Leadership
THEN
3.
Complete the two GAPSC approved pre-service courses
AND
4.
Pass the GACE in Educational Leadership
5.
Be selected by a principal and approved by the Board for an
administrative position.
·
Eligible for AA only.
Note: Upon being offered
an administrative position, the system will apply for NPL5
certification, which requires completion of a Specialist degree
program and obtaining PL6 certification within five (5) years.
OPTION
III
1.
Complete three (3) years educational experience
2.
Complete Master Degree
in educational field other than Educational Leadership
THEN
3.
Apply and be selected to participate in the CCSD Educational
Leadership Cohort Program to complete a Performance-Based Specialist
Degree in Educational Leadership and PL-6 certification
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No pay increase without administrative positions.
THEN
4.
Be selected by a principal and approved by the Board for an
administrative position