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Our Vision CMS provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and productive life.

Our Mission The mission of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school.

Strategic Plan Goals Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college– and career-ready. Goal 2: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier workforce. Goal 3: Cultivate partnerships with families, businesses, faith-based groups and community organizations to provide a sustainable system of support and care for each child. Goal 4: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, cultural competency and customer service. Goal 5: Optimize district performance and accountability by strengthening data use, processes and systems. Goal 6: Inspire and nurture learning, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship through technology and strategic school redesign.

“I love CMS because it truly is one of the nation’s most exemplary urban school districts. It has taken a

forward-thinking approach to finding ways to give every child the best possible education, regardless of zip

code or socio-economic status. ”

- James Ford, 2014 NC Teacher of the Year

"It was the excellence and enthusiasm of my children’s teachers that first inspired me to join the system.

Those qualities can be found in teachers in every school throughout our district. CMS honors its

commitment to meaningfully impact achievement for every student every day by being intentional in its

development of highly skilled, passionate, professional educators. I am proud to be a part of the work CMS

is doing to establish a better tomorrow for our students and community."

- Lecia Shockley, 2014 CMS Teacher of the Year

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Overview of the District Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is located in the Charlotte, North Carolina region and provides academic instruction, rigor and support each school day to more than 142,600 students in kindergarten through 12th grade in 160 schools throughout the cities and towns of Mecklenburg County. CMS believes setting high standards for all students creates a greater opportunity for future success – in our communities, within the region and across our diverse and global society. Each day, CMS students are prepared to be leaders in a technologically savvy and globally competitive world.

CMS is proud of its diverse mix of students who represent 160 different countries and various cultural and ethnic backgrounds. CMS also educates, supports and meets the needs of students with learning and physical disabilities.

CMS is one of the largest employers in Mecklenburg County with more than 18,000 teachers, support staff and administrators. CMS is fortunate to have tremendous support from Charlotte’s corporate, faith and business communities and more than 90,000 mentors and volunteers that support learning and instruction in CMS classrooms.

The public school system in Charlotte-Mecklenburg has a rich and intricate history. Built upon the efforts of many individuals who firmly believed in the importance of education to this community, public schools in this area have had a tremendous impact on the growth and economy of the region – as well as the thousands of individuals it has served.

Board of Education The nine-member Board of Education is the governing body of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Non-partisan elections are held in November of odd-numbered years. The Board is comprised of three at-large members and six district representatives. The Board holds regularly scheduled meetings, open to the public, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 6 p.m. at the Government Center (600 East Fourth Street).

Learning Communities Our district has seven learning communities and nine learning community superintendents. In July 2014, schools in the Northeast and West Learning Communities were sub-divided in order to increase instructional leadership support in these Title I high school feeder patterns. The structure of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools learning communities is intended to better support high schools and schools that feed into them. Organizing our learning communities in this way allows many of our students to be in the same learning community from kindergarten until graduation from high school. Such stability helps students to achieve at high levels and graduate on time. The learning communities are: North, Northeast (Garinger and Vance feeder patterns), East, Central, South, West (West Mecklenburg and Harding/Phillip O. Berry feeder patterns) and Project Leadership and Investment for Transformation (L.I.F.T.). Each is led by a learning community superintendent. The learning communities are based on a district-wide commitment to three key beliefs. Schools are the unit of academic transformation and achievement for our students. Every CMS employee and every functional area is crucial to maximize service to our schools. Academic achievement for our students, and improving organizational effectiveness will strengthen service delivery to schools.

4 Magnet Programs Each of our students has unique learning needs and abilities. Theme-based instruction offered in our magnet schools can lift a gifted student even higher and move a middle-of-the-pack student to the front. We offer a wide range of programs to meet the needs of our diverse students and nurture their interest in academic growth. We offer 9 magnet themes (listed below) throughout 47 of our schools.

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Cooperative Innovative High Schools Global Leadership & Languages Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Learning Approaches Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Title I CMS has 69 schools that are identified as Title I schools for the 2014- 2015 school year. Schools considered Title I are those in which at least 72% of the student population has been designated as economically disadvantaged. A list of Title I schools can be found here: http://bit.ly/1oDQLlZ

Exceptional Children Individualized instruction and student achievement are valued in CMS. This is evident through the services that are available, including:

Specially designed instruction to meet the needs of all students with disabilities Access to the general curriculum and intervention programs designed to provide maximum

opportunities for instruction in the general-education setting Full continuum of service, including : consultation, co-teaching, small group classes per subject

area, self-contained settings and public separate schools Curriculum-driven instruction: North Carolina Standard Course of Study and North Carolina Extended

Content Standards Related services that include but are not limited to speech, occupational and physical therapy Specialized instruction for students with hearing, visualand physical disabilities Modified materials, including but not limited to books ontape, large-print materials and specialized

equipment and furniture Accessible space in schools to meet the needs of students with physical disabilities Appropriate technology to support students

Professional Development Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools is dedicated to making a positive impact on teacher development and retention. New teacher support is strategic and targeted. The over-arching goal of the New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP) initiative is to provide opportunities that focus on solidifying the basics for effective teaching through job-embedded professional development opportunities and provide on-going support through one-on-one, small group and zone-based sessions to address individual content and pedagogical needs.

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What Will You Need to Teach in

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?

Completed online INSTRUCTIONAL application: https://ats4.searchsoft.net/ats/app_login?p=Y&COMPANY_ID=00014342

North Carolina Professional Educator’s License (see below): http://www.ncpublicschools.org/

licensure/ Copy of test scores (if applicable) Copy of transcripts (if applicable)

Types of Licenses and Qualifications Standard Professional 1 (SP1) Professional Educator's Licenses are intended for teachers with 0-2 years of teaching experience, and are valid for three years. To be issued a SP1 Professional Educator's License, an individual must have: completed a state approved teacher education program from a regionally accredited college or

university, OR completed another state's approved alternative route to licensure, met the federal requirements to

be designated as "Highly Qualified," and earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college.

Standard Professional 2 (SP2) Professional Educator's Licenses are intended for teachers with 3 or more years of teaching experience, and are valid for five years. Teachers who are fully licensed and "Highly Qualified" in another state who have three or more years of teaching experience in another state AND who meet NC State Board of Education approved licensure exam requirements OR have National Board Certification are issued the SP2 Professional Educator's license. Praxis II Testing: http://www.ets.org/praxis/nc Pearson Test for North Carolina: Foundations of Reading and General Curriculum (effective October 1,

2014): http://www.nc.nesinc.com/ Lateral Entry Teachers in North Carolina must have at least a Bachelor’s degree from a Regionally Accredited College or University and must meet additional criteria as outlined here: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/licensure/lateralentry.pdf

Instructions on how to apply for a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License can be found here: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/licensure/steps/

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Application Process FAQs How do I apply for a job? You need to complete the online application and provide all of the necessary supporting documentation to apply for a position with CMS. Once your application is complete, you can apply to positions through the “Jobs” tab of your application. What happens after I submit my application? After submitting your completed application, it is automatically viewable by the principal. The principal’s have their own timeline as to when they will review applications. You can always check the status of the positions you have applied for by going to the “Jobs” tab of your application and clicking on “Applied Jobs” on the left side of the page. Will I be contacted for a job interview? Principals or a member of their staff will contact the candidates they are interested in interviewing. I submitted an application, but have not yet heard back. Who should I contact? Unfortunately, due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond personally to all applicants. Should your qualifications match a staffing need, you will be directly contacted. Can I apply via email, fax, mail, or by directly contacting the hiring department? CMS only accepts applications submitted through the online application system. The advantages of an online application system benefit both the applicants and the school system. The online application system provides more options for applicants and more timely updates to job postings. In addition, applications to postings can be processed expeditiously. What happens to my application after I submit it? Once you apply, you will receive an email confirming submission of your application. All applications are reviewed and screened. Principals will contact candidates who best meet the position requirements. How frequently do you update the job postings? As positions are confirmed, job postings are updated. At our busiest time of the year, this can happen on a daily basis. A job has been posted for a number of months. Is it still open? If a position is on the website, it is still open and the principal is still seeking candidates. Postings are removed once a job has been filled. Can I update my application once it has been submitted? Once you have submitted an application, you will be able to log back in and make changes to your information at any time.

Do I have to re-enter my information every time I apply? No. If your application is up to date, you will just have to apply directly to the positions for which you are interested by going to the “Jobs” tab of your application.

I have problems with my computer "locking up" or I am unable to complete my application because I get kicked out of the system. What should I do? Please email [email protected]

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To view other maps of the district, please go here: http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/CMSDEPARTMENTS/STUDENTPLACEMENT/Pages/BoundaryMaps.aspx

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Why Charlotte? ARTS & CULTURE: Charlotte’s arts and culture scene gets a standing ovation. The city hosts a variety of breathtaking ballets and stage shows, and its museums and galleries are among the foremost in the nation. ATTRACTIONS & TOURS: Charlotte attractions are incredibly diverse, so you’re sure to find something (or a lot of things) that are just your speed. For action-packed fun, there’s NASCAR, thrill rides and whitewater adventures. For more relaxing diversions, there’s art, culture, gardens, parks and more. DINING: If you are what you eat, then while dining in Charlotte you’d be a Southern-fried supper with a side of mac n’ cheese… or a Mediterranean mouthful of heavenly hummus… or a phenomenal filet cooked to 1600 degrees of perfection. Guess that proverb doesn’t hold up too well in Charlotte. FAMILY FRIENDLY: From educational attractions to those that are purely for the fun of it, Charlotte offers a lot to engage and excite kids. Kid classics include Discovery Place, an interactive science museum with an IMAX Dome Theatre on site, and ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center, a whimsical educational center that’s part library, part theater and all about bringing stories to life. And sports are ever-popular with families – there’s nothing like catching a foul ball at a Charlotte Knights game while snacking on Cracker Jacks. GOLF: Any way you slice it (no pun intended), Charlotte’s got plenty of golf courses to choose from – more than 40 public ones, to be exact. NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT: Whether you’re single and ready to mingle or seeking some quality time with a loved one, there's plenty of Charlotte nightlife to go around. OUTDOORS, SPORTS & RECREATION: Most people in Charlotte like to play as hard as they work, which has shaped the city into a place where mountain-biking trails meet expertly manicured greens. SHOPPING: With a changing face sure to surprise most fashionistas, the shopping hub of Charlotte offers up some of the best designer labels this side of Manhattan.

For more information, visit www.charlottesgotalot.com.

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2014-2015 School Calendar

First day of school August 25, 2014 Labor Day Holiday September 1, 2014 Teacher Workday October 31, 2014 Veterans Day Holiday November 11, 2014 Thanksgiving Break November 26-28, 2014 Winter Break Dec. 22, 2014 -Jan. 2, 2015 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday January 19, 2015 Teacher Workday January 23, 2015 Teacher Workdays February 13-16, 2015 Teacher Workdays March 12-13, 2015 Spring Break April 3-10, 2015 Memorial Day Holiday May 25, 2015 Last day of school June 11, 2015

School will not be in session for students on the holidays, breaks and teacher workdays listed above unless a make-up day is scheduled.

Make-up Days Report Card Dates 1. Oct. 31 6. March 13 Nov. 7 2. Jan. 23 7. May 25 Feb. 3 3. Feb. 13 8. June 12 April 22 4. Feb. 16 June 11 (Elementary and Middle) 5. March 12 June 25 (High)

10 Salary State salary—The state of NC determines a salary for each teacher and we pass it on to you. County supplement—Mecklenburg County offers one of the highest salary supplements in the state. This

means we take the salary the state gives you and add on additional dollars from the county.

Benefits* Employer Paid Benefits

NC State Retirement (one of the strongest US public pension systems) — 15.21% A quick reference guide can be found here: http://bit.ly/1vcaFtq Medical (BCBS) - valued at $5285 (70/30 plan) Basic Term Life—$9333

Employee Deductions NC State Retirement—6% FICA Social Security Federal Tax NC State Tax

Voluntary Benefits Auto and Home Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Estate Planning Flexible Benefits Long Term Disability Insurance Permanent Life Insurance Pre-Paid Legal Services Purchasing Power Supplemental Life and Dependent Life Supplemental Retirement Plans Vision

Paid Time Off Annual leave—1.17 days per month Sick leave—10 days per school fiscal year** Holidays—12 days per school fiscal year** Parental Involvement—4 hours per school fiscal year**

Professional Development New Teacher Mentor program Teacher work days

My$avings Our Employee Discount Program offers discounts to various merchants throughout the Charlotte area including

apartment complexes, entertainment, mobile phones and more.

*More information on our benefits can be found here: http://bit.ly/1oE4hGe

Total Rewards Package

Every Child. Every Day. For a Better Tomorrow.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

1901 Herbert Spaugh Ln.

Charlotte, NC 28208

980-343-1848

www.cms.k12.nc.us

www.careersatcms.com

[email protected]

In compliance with federal law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, em-ployment activities, and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender,

race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.