To apply for a position as an instructional assistant, an applicant must complete a classified application and it will be processed by Human Resources Department. Applicants must have a high school education or a high school equivalency diploma or be highly qualified for all Title I schools.
The Human Resources Department will verify the information on the application, including but not limited to completing a local background check.
Once it is determined that a position is vacant, let the Human Resources know who is leaving the position and the reason the individual left so that the appropriate paperwork can be completed. If the person is resigning his/her position, have the employee complete the Resignation Form (HR- 147) and submit/fax to the Human Resources Department.
If there is an individual that an administrator or supervisor wants to consider for the position, please call 594-2984 and make sure the individual has been cleared to be interviewed.
If the position is a special education position, check with appropriate supervisor to insure the applicant has also been cleared by that department.
After the interviews have been completed for the position, fill out the “Applicants Interviewed” HR-119 form and return it to the Human Resources Department.
If the individual chosen is filling a Special Education or Title I position, the recommendation HR- 119 must be sent to the department. They will complete a HR-134 or HR-115 and send to the Human Resources Department.
Once the HR-119, HR-135, or HR-115 form is received by the Human Resources Department, Human Resources will contact the individual to offer him/her a job and set up a time to fill out the employee paperwork. An applicant must bring proof of a high school education or a high school equivalency diploma or college transcript to the Human Resources office before he/she can begin work.
An individual that is not currently working for Knox County Schools will have to complete the following paperwork and complete the noted employment prerequisites. W-4 form I-9 Form (employment eligibility verification form). Driver’s license or birth certificate or passport and social security card are required to complete this form. Media/Audiovisual Guidelines (signature required) Authorization Agreement for Automatic Deposit Medical History/Physical Form (to be completed and returned within 30 days) Fingerprinting/Background Screening and HR completes DCS, Child Abuse and Sexual Abuse searches Drug Test in compliance with Drug-Free Workplace Policy Employee Orientation scheduled (covers Retirement, Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance and many policies discussed)
Applicant is responsible for the cost of the medical exam, drug test, and fingerprinting.
Applicant will not begin work until fingerprint results have been received at the HR Department.
All new employees are required to attend employee orientation conducted by the Benefits Office.
