Personnel and Human Resources

Certified Application Process

Position postings are available at all Decatur City School facilities and on our website: www. dcs.edu. You may make inquiries concerning the status of your application by calling the Personnel Department at (256) 552-3000 ext. 243 or by E-mailing us at personnel@co.dcs.edu.

Once your completed application and other required documents have been received by the Personnel Department, your file will be considered active. Applications will remain active for one year, unless renewed at the request of the applicant. All applicants are subject to background checks.

The following documents are required to complete your application:

1. Decatur City Schools Application Form
2. Current Resume
3. Applicant Disclosure Statement
4. Copies of College Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required upon employment.)
5. Copy of State of Alabama Teaching Certificate If you have not received your certificate, submit a form from your college/university stating that your certificate application has been submitted. A copy of your certificate should be forwarded as soon as you receive it.
6. Copy of Social Security Card
7. Copy of Drivers License

We require that all applicants have an initial interview with one of the area supervisors listed below. You are responsible for scheduling an initial interview in your area of certification when your application is complete and active.

Supervisors

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, drug-screening test, physical, and approval by the Decatur City Board of Education.

If you have any further question, please call our office at (256) 552-3000 or e-mail ecnichols@co.dcs.edu.

Dr. Edwin C. Nichols, Jr.
Assistant Superintendent
Decatur City Schools