Human Resources

Financial Institutions seeking Verification of Employment for an Athens City Schools employee must submit a signed Release of Information and the needed documentation to robin.thompson@acs-k12.org.

Individuals in need of documented Experience Verification (Years of Service) will contact tammie.brand@acs-k12.org.

Fieldprint background check instructions

All teaching and administrative positions require candidates to hold a valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate.

If you are interested in applying for a certified position, you must ensure your certification is current or in progress through the Alabama Department of Education Teacher Certification process.

For questions about certification requirements or assistance with the process, please contact:

Athens City Schools Certification Specialist
Tammie Brand: tammie.brand@acs-k12.org

All staff employment requirements are provided within the HireTrue job description.

Yes, if you do not have the required 48 college credit hours to apply for an Instructional Aide position, you can still qualify by demonstrating academic proficiency through the ACT WorkKeys assessments.

Steps to Apply if You Don’t Have 48 College Hours

1. Register for the ACT WorkKeys assessments.
    
2. Complete the required tests (Applied Math, Workplace Documents, and Business Writing).
    
3. Earn at least the minimum scores listed below.
    
4. Submit your official score report with your application for the Instructional Aide position.

ACT WorkKeys Qualifying Scores

• Applied Math – Minimum score 4
   
• Workplace Documents – Minimum score 4
   
• Business Writing – Minimum score 3
   

Where to Find More Information

Details about WorkKeys registration, locations, and preparation materials may be found on the ACT website.

Tip

Many community colleges and workforce centers offer testing sessions and preparation resources to help you review the material before taking the assessments.