Human Resources

To Prospective Applicants, Please Read Carefully

The Search Jobs button on this page links to a Jobs Board of all open positions in Cocke County Schools. Once on the Jobs Board, you can scroll down to the position(s) of interest and click the green Read More button where you will find the job application and other instructions about completing the job application process.

We are pleased that you are interested in employment in the Cocke County School System. The following information will acquaint you with our employment procedures. If you desire additional information, please telephone (423) 623-7821 ext. 2010

Please complete and return the official application online or you may mail the completed application to the Human Resources department at 305 Hedrick Drive, Newport, TN 37821. You will not be considered without a completed application in the active file.

To be complete, your application must have the following on file:

  • Application
  • Transcript(s) of all post secondary work taken
  • Three References: Applicants with experience should request references to complete the enclosed Employee Reference Form. References should include last principal or supervisor. References for administrative or supervisory position(s) should be in narrative form.

Students in Tennessee colleges should check with their college Education Department concerning certification. Out-of-state applicants should contact the Tennessee State Department of Education, Office of Certification and Licensing at [email protected] To determine their eligibility for certification to teach at the level or field for which they are applying. Tennessee certification is required for employment as a teacher in the Cocke County Schools and a copy of your certificate must be filed when employed.
Your application in our active file will be considered when openings in your area of certification occur. In most cases, only applicants with complete applications are considered for vacancies.

 

Human Resources/Benefits
Tonya Bible
[email protected]
(423) 623-7821 x2028

Teacher
Cocke County High School
Posted 1 month ago
Date:  3/21/2024 To apply, please download and complete either the PDF or Word application form that follows. [button size="small" target="_blank" hover_type="default" text="Download Application (PDF)" link="//cockecountyschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Application-Teacher-Cocke-County-2.pdf" margin="32px 32px 32px 0px"] [button size="small" target="_blank" hover_type="default" text="Download Application (Word)" link="//cockecountyschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Application-Teacher-Cocke-County-1.docx" margin="32px 32px 32px 0px"]   JAG Position at CCHS Applications will be accepted by email (Melanie Eslinger) [email protected], regular mail, or in person at Central Office, 305 Hedrick Drive, Newport, TN 37821. All applicants must have TBI/FBI fingerprint-based background check (if not a current employee or you have not had one in five years) before being hired.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR JAG POSITION AT COCKE CO. HIGH SCHOOL TO APPLY YOU MUST HAVE A TENNESSEE TEACHING LICENSE ANY SECONDARY ENDORSEMENT

PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONS: Manages the Jobs for America’s Graduates Tennessee (JAGTN) activities at Cocke Co. High School to help prevent the dropout high school students, to motivate them to graduate and upon graduation, assist them with the transition from school to either the work force, military or post- secondary education combined with employment.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Responsible for recruiting appropriate students for participation in the program.

•Teach required Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) curriculum. www.jag.org

•Provide or arranging personal tutoring services for students who need it.

•Monitor student progress, complete necessary paperwork, maintain student files, and maintain theJAG database through ensuring accurate and timely data entry and reporting.

•Consult with guidance counselors on student issues and meet with teachers, counselors and parents ofstudents as needed.

•Must be reasonably available to students after hours and maintain confidentiality of student information.

•Responsible for assisting students with job search and job development and contacting prospectiveemployers regarding employment for students upon graduation.

•Conduct monthly follow up for 12 months after planned graduation date per the JAG model and enter all datain JAGForce (the JAG National Data Management System)

•Performs other duties as required.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Bachelor's Degree required.

Any Secondary Endorsement (Tennessee Teacher’s License)

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

•Must have good oral and written communications skills.

•Good knowledge of and contacts within the employer community required.

•Good organization skills, administrative skills, and attention to detail is required.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is required at times to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. For a more complete listing of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) minimum qualifications standards required to perform essential job functions, go to: https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/ada-your-responsibilities-employer

Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

General Sign-Off:

  • The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies.
  • Must be able to attend JTG State Training at the Lodge at Fall Creek Falls State Park July 21-25, 2024NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • Training conference is the financial responsibility of JAG Tennessee.•Compensation is scaled depending on level of education and work experience.

PLEASE SEND RESUME TO:

[email protected]         [email protected]       [email protected]

 

QUESTIONS: JOHN DWYER, JTG PRESIDENT & CEO        [email protected]       615 289-1703

ERIC ELLISON, CTE DIRECTOR      [email protected]      423 237-8942

  THE COCKE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER “It is the policy of the Cocke County School System not to discriminate on the basis of sex, color, race, and national origin, creed, age, and marital status, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by Title VI and VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973”.   Contact: Casey Kelley, Affirmative Action Coordinator 423-623-7821

Job Features

Job CategoryCertified Professional Staff

Date:  3/21/2024 To apply, please download and complete either the PDF or Word application form that follows.   JAG Position at CCHS Applications will be accepted by email (Melanie Eslinger) esl...

Custodian
Cosby High School
Posted 1 month ago
Date:  3/21/2024 Full-time Custodian Applications will be accepted by email (Melanie Eslinger) [email protected], regular mail, or in person at Central Office, 305 Hedrick Drive, Newport, TN 37821. All applicants must have TBI/FBI fingerprint-based background check (if not a current employee or you have not had one in five years) before being hired. The following statements help to clarify the job responsibilities of a custodian:
  • Maintain floors in a clean state by sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, and waxing them.
  • Empty and clean trash receptacles.
  • Clean, sanitize, and supply bathrooms.
  • Clean and service custodial equipment as needed.
  • Perform minor repairs on furniture, buildings, and equipment.
  • Report any safety, sanitary, or fire hazards to the administrator.
  • Lock and unlock windows, doors, and gates.
  • Ensure grounds areas are clean and orderly.
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Familiar with operating, caring for, and storing custodial equipment and supplies.
  Cosby High School 3318 Cosby Hwy Cosby, TN 37722   THE COCKE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER “It is the policy of the Cocke County School System not to discriminate on the basis of sex, color, race, and national origin, creed, age, and marital status, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by Title VI and VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973”.   Contact: Casey Kelley, Affirmative Action Coordinator 423-623-7821

Job Features

Job CategoryClassified Staff

Date:  3/21/2024 Full-time Custodian Applications will be accepted by email (Melanie Eslinger) [email protected], regular mail, or in person at Central Office, 305 Hedrick Drive, Newport, TN ...

Teacher
Cosby Elementary School
Posted 1 month ago
6-8th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher Date: 3/21/2024 To apply, please download and complete either the PDF or Word application form that follows. [button size="small" target="_blank" hover_type="default" text="Download Application (PDF)" link="//cockecountyschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Application-Teacher-Cocke-County-2.pdf" margin="32px 32px 32px 0px"] [button size="small" target="_blank" hover_type="default" text="Download Application (Word)" link="//cockecountyschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Application-Teacher-Cocke-County-1.docx" margin="32px 32px 32px 0px"] Certifications include: Endorsement code 120, 467 or comparable degree. Reports to:  Principal Job Goal:  To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. Applications will also be accepted by regular mail or in person at the Central Office (Melanie Eslinger), 305 Hedrick Drive, Newport, TN 37821. If applying online, use the upload buttons below to add your completed application, resume, transcript and licensure. Be sure to click the green submit button to send us all of your files for consideration. All applicants must have a TBI/FBI fingerprint-based background check before being hired.  All submissions will receive a confirmation email notifying you that the application was received by Human Resources.   Cosby Elementary School 3320 Cosby Highway Cosby, TN 37722   THE COCKE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER “It is the policy of the Cocke County School System not to discriminate on the basis of sex, color, race, and national origin, creed, age, and marital status, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by Title VI and VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973”.   Contact: Casey Kelley, Affirmative Action Coordinator 423-623-7821  

Job Features

Job CategoryCertified Professional Staff

6-8th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher Date: 3/21/2024 To apply, please download and complete either the PDF or Word application form that follows. Certifications include: Endorsement code 120, 467 or...

Date: 2/1/2024 [button size="small" target="_blank" hover_type="default" text="Download Application (PDF)" link="//cockecountyschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Application-Teacher-Cocke-County-2.pdf" margin="32px 32px 32px 0px"] [button size="small" target="_blank" hover_type="default" text="Download Application (Word)" link="//cockecountyschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Application-Teacher-Cocke-County-1.docx" margin="32px 32px 32px 0px"]   Title: Cocke County High School Position of Strength and Conditioning Coach beginning 2024-2025 School Year Endorsement Codes:  Certified Physical Education Teacher in Tennessee, Experience in leading a school physical conditioning program Reports to:  Cocke County High School Principal, Dr. A.C. Willis/Athletic Director, Dr. Vick Job Goal:  The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for providing programming and coaching that includes but is not limited to motivation, education, and guidance on proper nutrition, conditioning, resistance training, mobility, and recovery to help high school athletes develop to the best of their ability. They will design and implement strength training and conditioning programs in-season, off season, and preseason for all school-sanctioned male and female athletic programs in a manner that reflects research-driven practices and our school’s Long-term Athletic/Fitness Development Model. Serve in the capacity as a Physical Education teacher during the day leading Strength and Conditioning classes. Collaborate with coaches and the athletic training staff on injuries that are high presence in their sport.  Develop programs for the prevention of these injuries. Potential to facilitate summer strength and conditioning programs.       Applications will also be accepted by regular mail or in person at the Central Office (Melanie Eslinger) [email protected], or Amanda Waits [email protected], 305 Hedrick Drive, Newport, TN 37821. If applying online, use the upload buttons below to add your completed application, resume, transcript and licensure. Be sure to click the green submit button to send us all of your files for consideration. All applicants must have a TBI/FBI fingerprint-based background check before being hired.  All submissions will receive a confirmation email notifying you that the application was received by Human Resources.   THE COCKE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER “It is the policy of the Cocke County School System not to discriminate on the basis of sex, color, race, and national origin, creed, age, and marital status, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by Title VI and VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973”.   Contact: Casey Kelley, Affirmative Action Coordinator 423-623-7821      

Job Features

Job CategoryCertified Professional Staff

Date: 2/1/2024   Title: Cocke County High School Position of Strength and Conditioning Coach beginning 2024-2025 School Year Endorsement Codes:  Certified Physical Education Teacher in Tennessee...

HVAC Technician
Maintenance Dept
Posted 3 months ago
Date: 1/25/24 [button size="small" target="_blank" hover_type="default" text="Download Application (PDF)" link="//cockecountyschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Custodian-Maintenance.pdf" margin="32px 32px 32px 0px"]   [button size="small" target="_blank" hover_type="default" text="Download Application (Word)" link="//cockecountyschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Custodian-Maintenance.docx" margin="32px 32px 32px 0px"]   HVAC Technician Position The following statements help to clarify the job qualifications/responsibilities of a HVAC Technician:
  • High School diploma, GED or suitable equivalent
  • 1+ year experience as an HVAC technician, and willingness to continue education in HVAC field
  • Knowledge of removing old HVAC Systems
  • Knowledge of installing new HVAC systems
  • Must be able to perform routine maintenance
  • Must be able to order materials and maintain equipment
  • Must meet local HVAC codes
  • Ability to work in confined spaces
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions.
  • Must be dependable
  • Must have valid driver's license
  • Some knowledge of 3 phase equipment
  • Uniforms, vehicle and tools are provided
  • CDL required with in 1 year of employment
  • Must be able to pass drug screen and background check
  Applications will also be accepted by regular mail or in person at the Central Office (Melanie Eslinger) [email protected], 305 Hedrick Drive, Newport, TN 37821. If applying online, use the upload buttons below to add your completed application, resume, transcript and licensure. Be sure to click the green submit button to send us all of your files for consideration. All applicants must have a TBI/FBI fingerprint-based background check before being hired.  All submissions will receive a confirmation email notifying you that the application was received by Human Resources.   You may e-mail a letter of interest and resume to the Maintenance Supervisor, David Darnell, or call (423-623-7802) or [email protected] David Darnell 255 Bailey Street Newport, TN 37821   THE COCKE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER “It is the policy of the Cocke County School System not to discriminate on the basis of sex, color, race, and national origin, creed, age, and marital status, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by Title VI and VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973”.   Contact: Casey Kelley, Affirmative Action Coordinator 423-623-7821

Job Features

Job CategoryClassified Staff

Date: 1/25/24     HVAC Technician Position The following statements help to clarify the job qualifications/responsibilities of a HVAC Technician: High School diploma, GED or suitable equival...