APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

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1 GALAX CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 223 Long Street Galax, Virginia Phone: (276) Fax: (276) APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT Applicant s Full Name (Last) (First) (M.I.) Other Name(s) (Please provide any additional information relative to change of name, use of an assumed name, or nickname, necessary to enable a check on your work or school record.) Present Mailing Address (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Permanent Mailing Address (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Telephone Numbers: Present:( ) Permanent: ( ) Work: ( ) Social Security Number (Note: Completion of number is optional. Failure to submit social security number on this form will not prohibit employment consideration. Social Security number may be required on other forms prior to employment.) My signature below authorizes the school division to conduct a background investigation and authorizes release of information in connection with my application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, personal references, professional references, and other appropriate sources. I waive my right of access to any such information, and without limitation hereby release the school division and the reference source from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: the local Police Department, information from the Central Criminal Records Exchange of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions are maintained, information from the Virginia or other State Department of Social Services Child Protective Services Unit and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving me. Furthermore, I certify that I have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering my application. I understand that any omission, false statement on this application, or any supplement to it, will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school division. Date: MARK THE APPROPRIATE BOXES: Signature of Applicant: INDICATE POSITION(S) DESIRED FOR WHICH YOU ARE ENDORSED: G New Application G Teacher G Administrator G Previous Application on File G Guidance G Supervisor G Former Employee of the School G Library/Media G Psychologist Division G Other (Explain) G Visiting Teacher/Social Worker Are you a U.S. citizen? G Yes G No If not, are you eligible to work in the U.S.? G Yes G No List grade level(s) and/or subject area(s) in order of preference: PERSONNEL USE ONLY

2 THE GALAX CITY SCHOOL BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER I. EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING (List chronologically.) Level of Type of Year of Dates of Attendance Education Name of School or University State Field of Study Degree Graduation From... To High School College or University II. STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE (List chronologically and include any internships.) School Division Name of School City/County State Grade Level and/or Subject Dates Personnel Use III. TEACHING EXPERIENCE (List chronologically all teaching experience. Do not include substitute teaching.) Positions Held Dates Full Part Name of School School Division State Grades and/or Subjects Mo/Day/Yr. Total Yrs. Time Time Personnel Use City/County Taught (Specify) (From...To) (T) (T) Total IV. WORK EXPERIENCE OTHER THAN TEACHING (List chronologically and attach a sheet if necessary.) Employer City/County State Kind of Work Dates of Employment Personnel Use V. MILITARY EXPERIENCE

3 Branch of Service Occupational Specialist (MOS) Inclusive Dates Type of Discharge THE GALAX CITY SCHOOL BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER VI. CERTIFICATION A. If you have been issued a Virginia license, please submit a photocopy Copy Enclosed? No G Yes G Type of Virginia License: Provisional G Collegiate Professional G PG Professional G Pupil Personnel G VIE G Year of Expiration of Virginia License Endorsement(s) Have you applied for a Virginia License: No G Yes G When Check if statement of eligibility enclosed G B. If you have been issued a license in another state, please submit a photocopy. Copy Enclosed? No G Yes G State Expiration Date Licensure/Endorsements State Expiration Date Licensure/Endorsements C. Have you taken the Praxis I and Praxis II? (If yes, please submit a copy of your scores.) VII. PPST/C-PPST: No G Yes G Copy Enclosed No G Yes G Mo. Yr. Reading Writing Math Speciality Area: No G Yes G Copy Enclosed No G Yes G Mo. Yr. Subject Score GENERAL INFORMATION Month, Day, and Year Available for employment Are you under contract? No G Yes G G VIII. If yes, where? Present Position If presently employed, why do you wish to change? If under contract, what type: Annual/Probationary G Other G (explain) Continuing/Tenure G If under contract, have you checked and can you be released if you are offered another position? Yes G No G If not under contract now, have you ever held a continuing contract in Virginia? No G Yes G If yes, cite school divisions(s) and date(s) Referral Source: Advertisement/Posting G Employee G Friend G Other (Explain) Have you ever been refused tenure or a continuing contract? (If yes, explain on back.) No G Yes G Have you ever been discharged or requested to resign from a position? (If yes, explain on back.)..no G Yes G Have you ever been convicted of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation? (If yes, explain.)no G Yes Have you ever had license revoked or suspended? (If yes, explain on back.) no G Yes G Are any criminal charges or proceedings pending against you? (If yes, explain on back.) no G Yes G Have you been convicted of any offense involving the sexual molestation, physical or sexual abuse, or rape of a child? (If yes, explain on back.) No G REFERENCES Yes G It is the applicant s responsibility to have the following information provided the School Division in order to be considered for employment: A. The names of at least three references sources must be provided and must include current employer if employed, or last employer if not currently employed. B. Unless included in Placement File, applicants with work experience must provide recommendations from principals and/or superintendents from all contracted educational work experiences within the past three years.

4 If experience was not within the past three years, provide references from last contracted experience. C. As indicated above, G a Placement File is being sent, and/or G references are listed below: Name of Reference Position/Relationship Mailing Address Phone Number THE GALAX CITY SCHOOL BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER IX. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Indicate the number of years experience in the activities listed below. Circle activities you are willing to coach/sponsor: Extra Extra Curricular High School College Contract Curricular High School College Contract Activities Experience Experience Experience Activities Experiences Experience Experience Football I M Director Basketball Athletic Dir. Baseball Athletic Tr. Softball Forensics Track Debate Cross Country Drama Wrestling Yearbook Gymnastics Newspaper Field Hockey Lit. Magazine Golf Student Govt. Tennis Honor Society Volleyball Clubs Soccer Cheerleaders X. OTHER INFORMATION To avoid conflict of interest, list any local school board member or employee relative(s) in the school division and cite relationship. In your own handwriting, provide any additional information you desire that will afford an additional understanding of your qualifications. Your goals, objectives, philosophy, and other background factors are of special interest.

5 ADDITIONAL REMARKS AND/OR EXPLANATIONS FROM SECTION VII GENERAL INFORMATION (attach sheet if necessary) The School Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, political affiliation, handicapping conditions, or sex in its educational programs or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program for which application has been made. APPLICANT INFORMATION GALAX CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 223 Long Street Galax, VA REFERENCE FORM NAME Last First Middle POSITION DESIRED I DO I DO NOT WAIVE MY RIGHT TO REVIEW THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THIS REFERENCE. DATE SIGNATURE REFERENCE INFORMATION NAME POSITION ADDRESS PHONE Based on your knowledge of the preparation, experience, and personal qualities of the applicant, please check the level which the applicant consistently performs. Superior Well Above At Below Unsatisfactory Not Comments Expectations Expectations Expectations Applicable 1. Planning and organization 2. Appropriateness of materials 3. Resourcefulness and adaptability 4. Ability to motivate 5. Uses of resources 6. Classroom techniques 7. Interaction with parents

6 8. Interaction with students 9. Discipline Continued on back Superior Well Above At Below Unsatisfactory Not Comments Expectations Expectations Expectations Applicable 10. Enthusiasm for teaching 11. Personal efficiency 12. Commitment 13. Staff relations 14. Out of class responsibilities 15. Ethics 16. Professional growth 17. Appearance and manner 18. Use of Language 19. Attitude 20. Judgment OTHER 1. Please feel free to make any comments you feel are pertinent to this applicant. 2. How long have you known the applicant? In what relation? 3. Would you hire this person for the position? 4. If the applicant has been employed by you and has been denied employment or encourage to vacate a position, please explain the circumstances. 5. Is there any information about the applicant that you feel we should know before employmetn is offered? If so, please explain.

7 Date Signature Please return to: Galax City Public Schools Division Superintendent Attn: Reference Form 223 Long Street Galax, VA 24333