 FAQ Certified Employment
How do I apply for employment with Jefferson County Schools?
Advertised Position
Advertised Positions require that you submit a letter of interest, a resume’, and the addresses of six (6) professional references. Some may ask that you provide copies of your credentials. Advertised Positions have a deadline.
Certified Position
(requiring a Kentucky Teacher or Administrative certification) - Complete the on-line JCPS Employment Application and submit a copy of your KY teaching certificate (or statement of eligibility), an official college transcript, and copies of teaching evaluations to Jane Howell, Human Resource Department, VanHoose Education Center, 3332 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40218. You will be asked to schedule a screening interview, provide identity verification and register for a criminal records check. Verification of teaching experience and a DD2-14 (active military experience) are needed for experience credit.
Substitute Teacher
Complete the on-line JCPS Employment Application. Submit a copy of your KY teaching certificate and/or an official college transcript (minimum of 64 college hours from an accredited college with at least a 2.45 GPA). You will be asked to complete a Preference Sheet (indication subjects, grade levels, days and geographical areas), provide identity verification, a negative TB test results, and register for a criminal records check. Verification of teaching experience and a DD2-14 (active military experience) are needed for experience credit. Substitute Teacher Orientations are scheduled monthly for applicants with completed applications.
How do I obtain a Kentucky Teaching Certificate?
For information about obtaining a Kentucky Teaching Certificate, you may contact: Kentucky Educational Professional Standards Board, EPSB: 1-888-598-7667 or www.kyepsb.net . Jefferson County Public Schools, Teacher Certification Department, 1-502-485-7458, Jcps.certification@jefferson.kyschools.us.
Kentucky Teaching certificates can be renewed with additional college hours or teaching experience depending upon what type of certificate you hold. Renewal requirements are usually written at the bottom of your teaching certificate. The EPSB renewal form (TC-2) can be obtained from the EPSB web site or JCPS Human Resources.
Rank changes are recommended by your university. A Rank II can be obtained by completing a ‘Fifth Year’ or Masters program. A Rank I can be obtained by completing 30 graduate hours beyond a Masters program in an approved Rank I program. The EPSB rank change form (TC-1) can be obtained from the EPSB web site or JCPS Human Resources.
Plus 15 Rank does not require that an application be submitted to EPSB. JCPS requires that you have written verification from your university that you have fifteen (15) hours towards the next rank. Written verification can be in the form of e-mail (local universities have our address), a letter or fax (485-3635) from the Dean’s office. Deadline for changes in salary during the current school year is March 1.
Alternative Routes to Certification
What is KTIP and a Statement of Eligibility?
All new teachers with less than two (2) years of successful teaching experience must serve a one (1) year internship (Kentucky Teacher Internship Program). During the internship additional professional development and local school/university mentors are provided to the new teacher. Further questions regarding KTIP may be directed to jcps.ktip@jefferson.kyschools.us .The Statement of Eligibility is not a teaching certificate. The SOE is used to confirm your employment and enrollment in the KTIP program. A one year certificate is issued to cover your internship year. Upon successful completion of an internship, a KY provisional teaching certificate is issued.
How is my salary determined?
Salary Schedules
Teacher Salary Schedules
Teachers
Teachers are placed on the Teacher’s salary schedule according to their certification rank and years of teaching experience. (maximum 10 years with only 4 years prior to 1994-95) Experience can include two (2) years of active military experience (DD2-14). Plus 15 requires verification of applicable hours from a university. No salary changes after March 1. Teachers receive three (3) extra service days paid at their daily rate (two (2) parent conferences and one (1) set-up day).
Administrators
Salary is determined by certification rank and years of teaching/administrative experience for placement on the Teacher’s salary schedule (a maximum of 20 years). Experience can include two (2) years of active military duty (DD2-14). Plus 15 requires verification of applicable hours from a university. Salary can be calculated by taking the Teacher’s daily rate (annual teacher salary divide by 187 days) times (x) the Administrative grade (see below) times (x) the number of days in the work year. Or call someone in HR.
Administrative Grade
Grade 9 1.056
Grade 10 1.093
Grade 11 1.132
Grade 12 1.172
Grade 13 1.213
Grade 14 1.254
Annual Increases
Certified employees receive a step increase when ‘employed 140 days and work the equivalent 70 days’ and Support Staff receive a step increase when they have worked 140 days during a school year. Annual percentage increases are negotiated with the various labor unions.
Direct Deposit
An employee can sign up for direct deposit through the Payroll Department. Direct deposit employees receive a check advice on pay day or can view their pay information on JCPS & ME (see directions under Benefits)
What Employee Benefits does JCPS offer Full Time Employees?
Sick Leave
10 days per year. A doctor’s statement is required for extended absence. Days accumulate from year to year and a percentage of unused sick days can be paid upon retirement.
Personal Leave
3 days per year. May be used if the absence does not interrupt the work program. Unused days become accumulated sick days. Teachers may not use personal days the last 5 days of school.
Emergency Leave
2 days per year. granted for the death or funeral of a blood relative or relative by marriage; or a situation resulting from the occurrence of a natural disaster.
Vacation Leave
260 day employees receive vacation days based on years of service with JCPS (10 days first year, 15 days through 10 years of service, 20 days after 10 years of service)
3.5% Fringe Benefits Pool
each employee receives the equivalent of 3.5% of their annual salary in a Benefits Pool which may be used to purchase pre-tax health insurance or taken as a taxable cash payment.
Individual Health Coverage
The state of Kentucky provides each employee a payment towards health coverage or an amount that can be used in a flexible spending account (details under BENEFITS on the JCPS web site)
What kind of unpaid Leaves of Absence does JCPS offer?
Family Medical Leave, Adoption/Child Rearing Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Professional/Training Leave (details under BENEFITS on the JCPS web site)
What other purchasable Benefits are available through JCPS?
Family health coverage, long term disability, tax sheltered annuities and a list of other options are available (details under BENEFITS on the JCPS web site)
What are the Inservice Requirements for each employee?
Teachers and Administrators are required to complete a minimum of 24 hours of inservice each year. Inservice may include flexible and mandatory school inservice credits. Hours are prorated for late hires and part time teachers are required to have 24 hours.
Support Staff Inservice
A listing is available under Professional Development Information on the JCPS web site. The number of required hours is mandated by an employee’s position. (see web site)
Orientation
All new employees attend a three (3) hour credit for New Employee Orientation. This inservice outlines the District’s goals and employee’s responsibilities.
Thinking of Changing Careers?
Many people come to the teaching profession as a second or third career. If you always wanted to be a teacher and think you have something special to share with the students of JCPS, contact the School of Education of one of our local universities. The Dean’s office will evaluate your credentials and create a certification plan specifically for you. We challenge you to try Substitute Teaching to see if you have what it takes to become a teacher!
Last Update: 7/24/08
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