The Catawba County School System is one of the most progressive school systems in North Carolina. There is a tradition of excellence in teaching, learning, equality of opportunity, school spirit, and community involvement.

The mission of Catawba County Schools is to educate and graduate lifelong learners equipped to be caring, responsible, and productive citizens.

To fulfill this mission requires the employment of personnel committed to excellence in education. Every effort is made to recruit and to employ individuals who will maintain and expand the high standards already present in the Catawba County Schools.

An invitation is extended to you to consider applying for employment with the Catawba County Schools.

Join us in Catawba County.... we’re reaching for the top! 
 
The application procedure and requirements
for employment are defined below  

Application forms may be secured by applying online at http://schooljobs.dpi.state.nc.us/.

If you have any questions please call (828-464-8333), make a  personal visit, FAX (828-464-0967), or e-mail (sbixby@catawbaschools.net or Kathy_LeCompte@catawbaschools.net) or by writing the Human Resources Office at . . .

Human Resources Office
Catawba County School
PO Box 1010
Newton, NC 28658 

Applicants must hold or be qualified to hold at least the "A" certificate issued by the State Department of Public Instruction, Raleigh, North Carolina and must be considered Highly Qualified (HQ).  (The "A" certificate must be based upon at least a Bachelors' degree in Education).

An official application must be filed in HRMS.

At least three references who have knowledge of the applicant's teaching ability should be listed in the application. In the case of a beginning teacher, references should include those in the college placement folder. Experienced teachers should list at least three references including the most recent principal and other former school officials.

The applicant should request the training institution (college/university) to forward a transcript to the personnel office. Both undergraduate and graduate transcripts are desired. Beginning teachers should file a supplemental transcript after requirements for the degree are met.

The applicant is to assume responsibility in obtaining a North Carolina teacher's license and filing it with the personnel office upon being employed. Applicants still in teacher training should check with their college education department concerning licensure. Out-of-state applicants should write Division of Teacher Licensure, State Department of Public Instruction, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611, regarding their licensure to teach in the area of their application.

When vacancies occur, interviews are arranged with selected applicants holding proper licensure, provided all required data have been received. The interviewing process begins with the principal who is charted with the responsibility of interviewing at least three persons for each vacancy. After the principal has made his/her selection the applicant is interviewed by the personnel director, and finally the superintendent. The applicant, upon being recommended by all interviewers, is then placed under contract subject to the approval of the Board of Education. Applicants who are contracted prior to the school term are given a one year probationary contract. Persons contracted after the school term has begun are given a temporary contract which expires at the close of the school year or at the end of the period of time contracted.

Any questions regarding the above should be addressed to Pat W. Hensley, Assistant Superintendent, Catawba County Schools, PC Box 1010, Newton, North Carolina 28658 (828) 464-8333.