What qualifications are necessary to teach in Little Rock School District? Every teacher must hold at least of baccalaureate degree or the equivalent and be able to qualify for an Arkansas teaching certificate in the unsigned field of specialization. If you do not hold an Arkansas teaching certificate, inquiries should be directed to: Professional Licensure, Arkansas Department of Education, rooms 106B and 107B , #4 State Capital Mall, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201, (501) 682-4475.

How do I apply for a teaching position? Please read all application materials; then complete and return to the application to the district's Human Resources Office. Ask your college or university to send your placement papers or credentials to the district's Human Resources Office, 810 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201. Submit a complete college transcript. After completing your application, please contact the district's Human Resources Office and request an interview.

Will I be interviewed personally? Yes. The initial interview will be conducted by the director of a Human Resources or an appointee. Interviews with building principals and others, depending upon the nature of the position and area of responsibility, may be required. Most interviews will be conducted at the time prior to identifying specific teaching vacancies. A representative from the district will travel to a limited number of colleges and universities outside the Little Rock area. Placement offices at those schools will release information regarding these on-campus interviews.

What do you look for when hiring teachers? As we consider applicants for teaching positions, we observed enthusiasm, communication skills, and voice, self-esteem, grooming, energy level, positive attitude and flexibility, along with demonstrated academic competence in their areas of preparation. Your evaluation as an applicant will be drawn from both subjective and objective observations; much of the subjective evaluation will come from the personal interview and references, and objective evaluations will be drawn from your application form and transcripts.

If not hired for a given position will I be considered for the next vacancy? Several qualified candidates are often considered for a single vacancy. Obviously, only one can be selected for a specific vacant position, and it is possible that one of those candidates not initially selected will be hired to fill the next vacancy.


After completing my application and interviewing, can I do anything else to increase my chances for being hired? No. The process is intended to allow all candidates equal access to employment opportunities. To accomplish this goal, applicant strategy cannot become a part of the selection process. As candidates are identified when vacancies occur, the administrative staff recommends employment applicants whose qualifications seem well suited to the particular position under consideration. Making direct, personal contacts with heads of departments, building principles for others is not encouraged.

How long will my application remain active? All applications are placed in the active file for the duration of the school year in which the application is filed. Applications will remain in an extended file for two years or until an applicant requests that his or her file be deactivated. By contacting the Human Resources Office in writing, an applicant can request that his or her file remain active for job consideration by updating letters of recommendation and transcripts.

Is it important to keep calling or coming to the Human Resources Office so I am not forgotten? It is important that the information on your application such as address, phone number, degree, experience, etc., remain current. As changes in this information occur, it is your responsibility to notify the Human Resources Office. However, it is not necessary to stay in contact with the Human Resources Office so you are not forgotten.

Besides my application, what else must I submit?