Employment & Application Center
Frequently Asked
Questions
(Our Substitute FAQ is
located on another page)
Where can I find out about job
openings?
Our jobs are posted at all school buildings, at the
office of Employment & Benefits, and on the District
website, www.boiseschools.org,
under Job Vacancies.
What positions require a classified
application?
Classified applications are used for classroom
assistants, clerical positions, Food & Nutrition
Services, Just for Kids positions, and custodial positions.
What positions require a certified
application?
Certified applications are used for all teaching
positions, including school nurses, counselors, and
consulting teachers.
What positions require an administrative
application?
Administrative applications are used for principals,
intern principals, assistant principals, and administrative
coordinator positions.
I need information about ABCTE.
Information about ABCTE (American
Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence).
How can I obtain an application?
Applications are available at the office of Employment & Benefits,
or you can complete an online application. If you complete
the online application, press enter on the submit button
at the very end of the form and the application will
be directed to our office. Additional information such
as résumés and cover letters can be submitted
as an email, as a Word attachment to an email document,
or through the mail. Our address is District Services
Center, Boise School District, 8169 W. Victory Rd.,
Boise, ID 83709.
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What are my chances of employment
with Boise schools?
The odds for available teaching positions vary from
one subject to another. Our greatest areas of need
are chemistry, physics, math, speech pathology, special
education (especially behaviorally disordered, multi-handicapped,
and early childhood special education), world languages,
and technology education.
The writing sample on the certified
or administrative application does not seem to apply
to the position I am interested in. Do I need to
complete it?
The application is a generic application for all certified
or administrative positions. All applicants must complete
the question.
If I only took a few classes at
a college, do I need to turn in transcripts for that
school?
Yes, you should turn in transcripts for every college
attended, undergraduate and postgraduate. If you are
hired, your salary is based on the number of credits
you have obtained after your degree. In general, those
credits that can be counted are those taken after initial
teaching certification is obtained, and which are in
your major/minor field, the field of education, and/or
in an approved graduate program.
Do the transcripts have to be official?
No, you do not need original transcripts in order
to be considered for positions, but you must have original
transcripts available to turn in prior to signing a
contract.
What is a placement or credential
file?
A placement or credential file is created by many
colleges to help student teachers acquire the references
they need. As you complete your student teaching, evaluations
are placed in the placement file. Once you have concluded
your program, request that the file be sent to the
office of Employment & Benefits.
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What if I do not have a placement
file?
If you are an experienced teacher, an administrator,
or do not have a placement file, the alternative is
to send in three current letters of recommendation.
Ideally these should be from supervisors who can describe
your work. The letters should be on district letterhead
paper and signed with a signature.
May I remove recommendation letters
from my applicant file after they have been submitted?
All letters submitted as recommendations are considered
confidential, so cannot be returned to the applicant.
What if I do not have current
Idaho certification?
To be employed in a certified position by the Boise
School District you must obtain Idaho certification
prior to signing a contract.
Where do I apply for an Idaho
teaching certificate?
Contact the State Department of Education, Certification
Office, Len B. Jordan Bldg., 650 W. State St., P.O.
Box 83720-0027; 208-332-6800. Their website iswww.sde.state.id.us/certification.
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What if I do not have a certificate
because I just graduated or live in another state?
If you are interested in working for the Boise School
District you should begin the process of getting certified
in Idaho as soon as you submit your certified application.
You must have an Idaho teaching credential prior to
signing your contract. When you submit your application,
indicate whether you have applied to the State Department
of Education for certification.
I haven't been hired with the
Boise District but I'm in the process of completing
my certification with the State Department of Education
and need to be fingerprinted. Will the Boise School
District fingerprint me?
No. We only fingerprint for employment purposes. You
can have your fingerprints processed at The State of
Idaho Department of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Criminal
Identification, 700 Stratford, Meridian, ID 83642.
Phone: 884-7130. They are open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30
p.m. No appointment is required. They charge a $5.00
fee for the procedure and give the card back to you
for delivery to the State Department.
I've been hired with the Boise
District and I'm in the process of completing my
certification with the State Department of Education
and need to be fingerprinted. Will the Boise School
District fingerprint me?
Yes. We can fingerprint you; however, the State Department
strongly recommends that you hand deliver the printed
cards to them with your certification paperwork rather
than having the Boise School District process them.
This will eliminate any delay in your certification
processing. You will be required to pay the processing
fee to the State Department.
How long will you keep my transcripts
and letters of reference on file?
If you submit transcripts, a placement file, or letters
of recommendation without an application, they will
be kept on file for two months before they are shredded.
Your application itself will remain active until the
end of the year in which it is submitted.
When is my certified or administrative
applicant file complete? How will I be informed?
Your certified or administrative applicant file is
complete when you have turned in 1.) the application
and writing sample, 2.) all your transcripts, and 3.)
either a placement file or three current letters of
recommendation. Once the file is complete we will call
you to schedule a screening interview. You cannot be
considered for job vacancies until you have been screened. Note: There
are no screening interviews for administrative positions;
candidates will be called in for interviews based on
their applications.
How do I apply for a specific
administrative job vacancy?
To express interest in an administrative position
currently being advertised, send a letter of interest
to Maria Rella at
or mail it to the office of Employment & Benefits.
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What is involved in the screening
interview?
A specialist in your subject area will screen you.
The interview includes questions about your knowledge
of your subject, your philosophy of education, and
some examples of how you would teach a lesson.
If I live out of state, how is
a screening interview coordinated?
Screening interviews can be conducted over the phone.
The applicant will initiate the call at the scheduled
time.
How soon can I get my screening
interview after I have applied?
We try to schedule interviews within two weeks after
your application file is complete; however, during
peak times in May and June it may take longer. We encourage
you to make application early in the spring.
Once I have been screened, what
happens to my applicant file?
After you have been screened your information is entered
into our database. Your screening data is used to identify
applicants for advertised positions. For each opening
a manifest, or list of applicants, is created.
This list is sent to the principal, who will contact
those applicants for job interviews.
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Is there anything I can do to
increase my chances, such as visit the principals
of schools I am interested in?
We do not recommend going directly to the principals
due to their heavy workloads during this time. Keep
in mind, not every advertised position will be filled
with outside applicants; an in-district transfer may
be made to fill the position.
What happens if I do get an interview
for a certified position?
The principal will select a candidate from the applicants
on the manifest. Then the Area Director of that school
area will review the candidates for that position,
and, if approved, the principal will offer the finalist
the position.
What happens when I am offered
a certified position?
When you are hired you will need to submit original
transcripts from each school you have attended. We
will need verification of previous employment. This
information is used to calculate your salary. We will
also need an Idaho credential. When your contract is
ready a representative will make an appointment with
you to get it signed. At that time you will also be
scheduled to attend a benefits informational meeting
to sign up for the comprehensive benefits plan.
How long will my certified application
remain on file?
Your application will remain active until the end
of the calendar year.
Do I have to submit a classified
application for every classified position for which
I apply? Can I just write down several announcement
numbers on one application?
All positions require a classified application. You
are welcome to complete the classified application
just once and make copies of it - changing the announcement
number and title. We do not need an original application.
May I submit a résumé without
an application?
No, we accept applications only for positions that
are currently being advertised, and the application
must be submitted for the position in which you are
interested. A résumé may accompany the
application.
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What happens to my classified
application after I apply?
Applications are filed until the closing date of the
position. After that time, a paper screening is done,
and the most qualified candidates are selected for
a manifest, or list of applicants, which is
given to the principal. These candidates are called
in for interviews.
Should I call the principal or
the office of Employment & Benefits to check
on my classified application?
No. Your application will be considered without further
work on your part.
If I do get an interview for a
classified position, how soon will I know if I am
hired?
This all depends on the principal's schedule. During
the school year positions are typically filled right
away; during the summer there may be a lag time between
when you submit your application and when you are hired.
You will hear, either way.
What happens after I am hired
for a classified position?
After you are hired you will be called in to the office
of Employment & Benefits. There you will be fingerprinted,
receive a photo ID, and attend the benefits informational
meeting to enroll in the comprehensive benefits plan.
Am I required to be fingerprinted
if I am hired for a classified position?
Yes, a law was passed in 1996 requiring that anyone
employed with an Idaho school district must have a
fingerprint background check completed. There is no
charge for fingerprinting. Exceptions: PE Officials,
High School students, and people under the age of 18
are not required to fingerprint.
(Our Substitute FAQ is
located on another page)
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Employment & Application
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8169 W. Victory Rd.
Boise, Idaho 83709
Phone ~ (208) 854-4074
Fax ~ (208) 854-4010 |
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