- Cleveland Metropolitan School District
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Who we want
CMSD is looking for outstanding educators who believe that every student can achieve at the highest academic levels. We want to see your grit, passion, and active engagement of all students and their families. You should be a master of your content area and of classroom facilitation. And because we are all in this together, you should be excited to work collaboratively with your peers to constantly improve your craft.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To apply for a teaching or leadership position in CMSD, you must meet all of the following criteria.
- Possess or obtain a valid educator license or certification, which may include:
- Ohio resident educator license;
- Ohio professional teaching license;
- Ohio professional administrator license; or
- An equivalent license or certification from another state.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree
- Hold U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status and be able to pass a criminal background check
HOW TO APPLY
CMSD’s teacher and leader hiring processes are designed to identify outstanding educators and ensure a great fit between them and their schools. All candidates will progress through three primary stages:
- Online application
- Phone interview
- School-based interview and hiring exercises