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Alternative Licensure Program
Hamilton County Schools is seeking individuals who may be interested in an alternative route to licensure in order to teach in our district. We will be directing our recruitment efforts toward filling critical teaching needs in the following areas: high school mathematics, chemistry, physics, K-12 Spanish, and K-12 special education.
To be eligible for alternative licensure, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, have a 2.5 GPA, and pass Praxis I. In addition, you must meet ONE of the following requirements: an acceptable major in the content area, 24 hours in content area, or pass Praxis II in content area.
For more information, contact:
Connie Cloud, Certification Officer at UTC,
Phone: 423-425-4022
Email: connie-cloud@utc.edu
Dr. Ashley Smith, Certification Officer at Lee University
Phone: 423-614-8481
Marsha Brumlow, Human Resources, Hamilton County Schools
Phone: 423-209-8513
Email: brumlow_mars@hcde.org
Hamilton County Department of Education
Division of Human Resources
3074 Hickory Valley Road,
Chattanooga TN 37421
Phone: 423-209-8538
FAX: 423-209-8539
The Hamilton County Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability condition, or veteran
status.