Teacher Application

Thank you for your interest in our school. We pray for the teacher that God has for us and pray for His guidance in your search as well. Please feel free to contact me at any of the ways below if you have further questions.

Karon Burton, Administrator
pccskb40@gmail.com

Polk County Christian School
PO BOX 303, Bolivar, MO 65613
417-777-2330

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Your Personal Information

Your Name

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Your Email Address

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Application Date

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Date Available

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Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Your Phone

Best Time To Call You

When is the best time for us to reach you via telephone?

Position(s) You're Applying For

Preschool

Kindergarten

Primary Grades (1st-3rd)

Upper Elementary (4th-6th)

Middle School (7th-8th)

High School (9th-12)

Please list any extracurricular activities you would be capable of and willing to direct:

What was your most recent salary?

Will our salary be a problem for you financially? Please explain.

Family Information

Marital Status

Spouse Name & Occupation

Our school board has adopted the policy that all children of the faculty must attend this school until 5th grade, if we offer the appropriate grades and programs. Please give the following information:

Number of Children

Ages

Current Grade Levels

Have you ever been dismissed, resigned to avoid being dismissed, or been asked to resign from a position?

If yes, please explain:

Have you ever been charged in civil or criminal proceedings with improprieties regarding children?

If yes, please explain:

Please read the enclosed job description and essential functions for this position. Is there any reason why you might be unable to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position for which you are applying?

If yes, is there anything that the school could do to reasonably accommodate your needs so that you would be qualified to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position?

If you are offered the position, will you be able to verify that you are legally permitted to be employed in the U.S.?

Professional Qualifications

Education Background

Please submit photocopies of all your college transcripts.

Degree(s)

Date Recieved

Issuing Institution

Major(s)

Minor(s) or Specialty Area(s)

Cumulative GPA Bachelors

Graduate Hours

Institution

Graduate Work GPA

Do you have a teaching certificate?

For which state?

Why do you wish to teach in a Christian school?

What is your philosophy of discipline?

What areas are your strengths?

What areas are your weaknesses?

Previous Employment

Your Previous Employers

Please list your previous employers, the dates you worked and the position you held

Employer

Position

Dates of Employment

Supervisor's Name and Phone Number

Reason for Leaving

Christian Background & Personal Beliefs

Do you believe the Bible to be the ONLY inspired and infallible Word of God, our final authority in all matters of faith, truth and conduct?

After reading our Statement of Faith, indicate your degree of support:

I fully support the Statement of Faith without mental reservations

I support the Statement of Faith with mental reservations*

*Please explain your reservations:

Denominational preference:

Local Church Affiliation:

Are you a member?

For how long?

Please include your Christian testimony. This should include how you came to accept Christ as your personal Savior and how He continues to work in your life. Please also include His call on your life to teaching.

We live in a pluralistic society with many beliefs and values. As a teacher you may be asked specific questions about controversial issues by your students. Your answers will come from your personal convictions. We need to know the views of those that would be Christian role models for our children. Please share you personal convictions as a Christian toward:

Wine, beer and other alcoholic beverages:

Smoking and chewing tobacco:

Drugs:

Premarital sex:

Divorce and remarriage:

Abortion:

Homosexuality:

Do you strongly hold any doctrines that are not on our enclosed Statement of Faith (e.g. instrumental music in worship, certain eating habits, etc.)?

If yes, please describe:

References

Professional References

Please list three references that are qualified to speak of your professional training and experience. List your current or most recent principal or supervisor first. (Please do not list relatives.)

Name

Address

Phone

Position

Personal References

Please list three references who are qualified to speak of your spiritual experience and Christian service. List your current pastor first. (Please do not list relatives.)

Name

Address

Phone

Relationship

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Do you have a background check on file?

Would there be any reason for there to be a problem with your background check?

If yes, please explain:

Do you understand that this is an application for employment and that no employment contract is being offered at this time?

Applicant Verification and Release

I recognize that the organization to which this application is being submitted is relying on the accuracy of the information contained herein. Accordingly, I attest and affirm that all of the information that I have provided is absolutely true and correct.

I authorize the organization to contact any person or entity listed in this application and I further authorize any such person or entity to provide the organization with information, opinions, and impressions relating to my background or qualifications.

I voluntarily release the organization and any such person or entity from liability involving the communication of information relating to my background or qualifications. I further authorize the organization to conduct a criminal background investigation if such a check is deemed necessary.

I have carefully read the policy and procedures of the organization, and I agree to abide by them and protect the health and safety of children at all times.

I agree.