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1. What are your Vacancies?
Vacancies are listed on our Human Resources Employment Page. On this page you will see four categories;
Certified, Classified, Administrative, and Substitute Teacher. The
Administrative and Certified categories are generally for trained
educators with at least a bachelor’s degree; the other categories are
generally for people with non-educator backgrounds.
2. How do I apply for a job?
You will need to submit an application for employment. Applications
are available on our Human Resources Employment Page.
3. What is the difference between Certified and Classified jobs?
Certified jobs are those that require a Teaching, Service or
Leadership certificate. Classified jobs are all other jobs that
require no certificate or a Georgia Paraprofessional certificate from
the Professional Standards Commission.
4. 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 will contact you
for an interview. Due to the large volume of qualified
applicants, not everyone referred to the principal or supervisor will
be interviewed.
5. 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 if your skills meet their needs.
6. 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.
7. How do I become certified to teach?
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission is the licensing agency
for the State of Georgia. To teach in a public school in Georgia, a
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
and/or an application for evaluation. Check Rules and Regulation 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.
8. Do you hire people of Provisional
certificates?
Beginning Fall 06-07, Cobb County will accept
applications for candidates who hold or are eligible for
a provisional certificate only in the area of Special
Education. To be considered for possible vacancies,
Special Education candidates must submit their PRAXIS I
scores or verify the exemption, a letter from the
College/University that they have been accepted to
attend. and the PRAXIS II scores in the content areas
they are seeking employment, as needed.
9. What is GTAPP?
The Georgia Teacher Alternative Preparation Program is an
“alternative” route to certification. Go to
www.mresa.org for details. Cobb County only accepts applications
from candidates in math and science who have been accepted into the
program and completed the 50 hours course, “Essentials of Effective
Teaching.”
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