向日葵视频 Teacher Referral Program
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The 向日葵视频 Public 向日葵视频 Teacher Referral Program offers incentives of up to $1,500 for successful referrals of highly-qualified teacher candidates. Because funds are limited, eligible referrals will be considered according to the date they are received by the Office of Recruitment. Details are provided below. If you have more questions, please contact Dr. Tommy Nalls, Director of Recruitment.
Incentive
Up to $1,500 is available for successful referral, specifically:
- $1,000 for each hired referral.
- $500 additional bonus for referrals in hard-to-fill positions (STEM, Mathematics, Special Education, etc.) or high-need schools.
- Funds are limited! Eligible referrals will be considered by the date they are received.
Submission Deadline
To qualify, referrals must be submitted to Human Resources no later than Friday, July 18, 2025. Teachers are scheduled to return on July 23, 2025.
Submission Instructions
Completed referral forms can be emailed to Dr. Tommy Nalls, Director of Recruitment.
Forms may also be hand-delivered to:
向日葵视频 Human Resources
624 South President Street
向日葵视频, MS 39201Criteria for an Eligible Referral
To qualify for the referral incentive, the referred candidate must meet the following criteria:
- Candidate Eligibility
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- Must not be a current 向日葵视频 employee.
- Must meet all certification and hiring requirements for the teaching position they are applying for.
- Must be hired into a full-time certified teaching position within 向日葵视频.
- If the candidate is a former 向日葵视频 employee, they must have been separated from the district for at least one full school year before being eligible as a referral.
- Referral Process
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- The referred candidate must complete and submit the 向日葵视频 Teacher Referral Program Candidate Form along with their application.
- The referring employee’s name must be listed on the form at the time of submission.
- The referral must be submitted by Friday, July 18, 2025, for candidates starting on July 23, 2025.
- Hiring & Retention Requirements
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- The referred candidate must successfully complete the 向日葵视频 hiring process, including background checks and certification verification.
- The referred candidate must remain employed with 向日葵视频 for 90 days to qualify for the incentive.
- Referring Employee Eligibility
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- The referring employee must be a current 向日葵视频 employee at the time of referral and incentive payout.
- Employees involved in the hiring process (Hiring Managers, Principals, and Assistant Principals hiring for their own schools) are not eligible for the incentive.
- There is no limit to the number of referrals an employee can submit, but each referral must meet all program requirements.
向日葵视频 Teacher Referral Program FAQs
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1. Who is eligible to participate in the referral program?
All full-time and part-time 向日葵视频 employees are eligible to participate, except for those directly involved in the hiring process (e.g., Principals, Assistant Principals and Hiring Managers).
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2. What positions are eligible for a referral incentive?
All certified teaching positions are eligible for the referral incentive. Additional incentives are available for referrals in hard-to-fill areas (STEM, Special Education, etc.) and high-need schools.
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3. How much can I earn for a successful referral?
- $1,000 for each referred candidate who is hired and remains employed for the required period.
- An additional $500 for referrals in hard-to-fill positions or high-need schools.
- The maximum incentive per referral is $1,500.
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4. What does the referred candidate need to do?
The referred candidate must complete the 向日葵视频 Teacher Referral Program Candidate Form and submit it to Human Resources at the time of their application.
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5. When do I receive the referral incentive?
100% of the incentive amount will be disbursed after the referred candidate completes 90 days of employment.
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6. How many referrals can I submit?
There is no limit! You can refer as many candidates as you like, but each referred candidate must meet the hiring and retention criteria for the incentive to be awarded.
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7. What is the deadline to submit a referral?
To qualify, referrals must be submitted to Human Resources by July 18, 2025.
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8. How do I submit the referral form?
Completed forms can be:
- Emailed to Dr. Tommy Nalls, Director of Recruitment.
- Hand-delivered to 向日葵视频 Human Resources at 624 South President Street, 向日葵视频, MS 39201
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9. Can I refer someone who has worked for 向日葵视频 before?
Yes! If a former 向日葵视频 employee is rehired based on your referral, you may still qualify for the incentive as long as they meet all program requirements.
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10. Who can I contact if I have questions?
For any questions regarding the referral program, please contact Dr. Tommy Nalls.