FAQ/ Staff
-How can I apply to work at Hoover City Schools?
All vacancies for Hoover City Schools (teaching, administrative, classified, secretarial, custodial, etc.) are posted on the Alabama State Department of Education's HireTrue website.
-What is the difference between a classified, certified, and administrative application?
A certified job is a job that requires a professional educator certification from the Alabama State Department of Education. Examples include teacher, counselor, or librarian. A classified job is any job that does not require certification. A classified position includes secretaries, bus drivers, substitute teachers, substitute employees, instructional support aides, paraprofessionals, office workers, and child nutrition workers. An administrative position would be considered a principal or assistant principal.
-How can I be notified of a job opening?
Register for job notifications when you complete your application in HireTrue. Due to the high volume of applications, HCS cannot personally notify you.
-Can I apply for multiple jobs?
Apply for as many jobs as you like on HireTrue. We welcome all applications!
-Can I teach without being certified?
No. Hoover City Schools requires that you be a certified teacher or be eligible for an Alternative Certificate.
-Who can I put down as a reference?
Please provide three current (dated within the last calendar year) references on your application in HireTrue. You may put down your most recent employer or other people who are familiar with your qualifications. Please do not put down references that are related to you.
-I was fingerprinted by another school system or through another agency (DHR, FBI, another state, etc). Do I have to get fingerprinted again?
Yes. A comprehensive background clearance through Fieldprint Systems must be completed before a person can begin employment. The background clearance directions can be found here. If you are a certified teacher, your background clearance has already been completed through the certification process and there is no need to complete this step again.
-How do I get on the HCS substitute roster?
For information on becoming a substitute, visit the substitute page of our website here. You may also call the Central Office at 205-439-1000 and ask for the HR representative who manages substitute employees.
-Is there another way to apply for a job at HCS besides going through the ALSDE Hiretrue website?
No, we post all open positions on this site so it is the best way to apply for a position at HCS.
-Can I drop off my resume at the Central Office or at a local school?
Out of consideration for our administrative staff, we ask that you not drop off a resume at schools. You are welcome to drop your resume off at the Central Office. The best method for applying for a job is to complete your application fully and upload your current resume on Hiretrue.
-How will I know if I have been selected for an interview?
If an administrator or supervisor requests to interview an applicant, they will contact the applicant directly. Applicants should ensure that their contact information is correct in Hiretrue and on their resume at all times.
-I have a job offer from HCS. What should I do next?
Please review our new hire page and call the Human Resources Department if you need assistance.
-If I am an employee and need verification of income for financial obligations, who should I contact?
Call 205-439-1000 and ask for the Payroll Department.
-How can I reach the HCS Human Resources Department?
You may call HCS at 205-439-1000 and ask for a Human Resources representative:
Dr. Desirée Smith, Chief Talent Officer
Kristi Williams SPHR, Executive Director of Human Resources
Dr. Kerry Pate-Davison, Coordinator of Human Resources
Jennifer Cole, Supervisor of Human Resources
Amanda Hiltbruner, Human Resources Analyst
Sharon Pierson, Human Resources Analyst
Lupita Rivera, Human Resources Analyst