How to Apply

Important Dates

Early Application Deadline - March 5, 2012

 

Before starting your application, please read the information below and use the links in the sidebar in order to familiarize yourself with Memphis City Schools' rigorous application process and full-scale selection model. 

1. Read through the content specific to you

Before starting your application, please read one of the three sections of this site specific to you. If you hold certification in Tennessee or another state, please read through the Certified Teacher section. Applicants interested in teaching in a high-need subject area while earning certification should read the Become a Teacher section.

2. Check your eligibility status

Certified applicants as well as those interested in an alternative route certification must meet our minimum eligibility requirements. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA (2.75 GPA for elementary candidates), be a U.S. citizen, and pass a criminal background check. More information about MCS' eligibility requirements can be found in our FAQ section HERE.

3. Apply now

Our streamlined online application is easy to use and submit. To get started, click the Apply Now link in the sidebar. If you're a new applicant to Memphis City Schools, please create an application account by clicking the 'Create An Account' link on the application login page. Previous applicants can login with the same email address and password used in past applications. 

Click the Eligibility Questionnaire tab at the top of the page, and answer the questions to the best of your knowledge. Applicants interested in K-12 classroom positions including inclusion teachers, librarians, and guidance counselors should apply for instructional teaching positions, Applicants interested in Career and Technology positions such as cosmetology, health sciences or automotive should apply for vocational teaching positions. After submitting your responses, the Apply tab will appear on the homepage of your Applicant Portal. From there, you can begin work on your online application.

Please be sure to have the following items on hand:

  • your resume saved as a Microsoft Word document
  • contact information for three professional references
  • copy of your certification (if any)
  • transcripts from your undergraduate and/or graduate institutions
  • Praxis score report (if applicable)

After you've started your application, please review the following pages for more information about the application process. You can also use the links in the sidebar.

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