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Certified Application Process - FAQs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What are your openings?
2. How do I apply?
3. Can I apply for more than one position?
4. How do I apply for additional positions after initial application?
5. How long will my application remain on file?
6. How do I update information in my file?
7. How can I find out the location of the openings?
8. How will I know if a position has been filled?
9. How can I most accurately report my certification?
10. How do I report my lifetime certification?
11. If I am enrolled in an ACP, when should I apply?
12. If I am enrolled in an ACP, what certification "type" should I list?
13. What should I list as my certification if I am still student teaching?
14. Application Instructions

1. What are your openings?

There are two ways to find out what positions are currently open. You may stop by the Human Resources Office at 955 Campbell Rd., Houston, Texas or by visiting our website at http://www.springbranchisd.com/person/jobs/jobs.htm.

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2. How do I apply?

Complete the online application. The link to the online application can be found at the end of these instructions.

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3. Can I apply for more than one position?

Yes.

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4. How do I apply for additional positions after initial application?
  • Go back to your online application. The link to the online application can be found at the end of these instructions.
  • To login, click on "Have you already applied? Click here to login." and enter your User ID and password.
  • Click on the Employment Preferences link on the left menu and add position(s) desired. Make sure you click the 'Continue' button at the bottom of the page.
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5. How long will my application remain on file?

An application will remain on file for two years. It will be active for one year from October 1. Be sure to update information such as change in experience, education or personal information.

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6. How do I update information in my file?

Follow the steps below to make any changes or additions to your online certified application.

  • Go back to your online application. The link to the online application can be found at the end of these instructions.
  • To login, click on "Have you already applied? Click here to login." and enter your User ID and password.
  • Click on the link(s) on the left menu and make your changes. Make sure you click the 'Continue' button at the bottom of the page.
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7. How can I find out the location of the openings?

We do not reveal the location of the opening. The principal/department head will review applications and if selected you will be contacted for an interview.

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8. How will I know if a position has been filled?

Only offers for employment from the Human Resources office to the applicant are valid offers. You will be called by Human Resources if you are to receive an offer of employment. Applicants that are not selected are not notified.

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9. How can I most accurately report my certification?

You may visit the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) at the following link: http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/default.asp.

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10. How do I report my lifetime certification?

In the Certification Licensure section of the application, if you hold a Lifetime Certficate, leave the Expire Date field blank. DO NOT enter Lifetime.

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11. If I am enrolled in an ACP, when should I apply?

If an Alternative Certification Program (ACP) participant, you must have completed the Pre-internship training which includes observation, coursework and content area tests (ExCet/TExES).

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12. If I am enrolled in an ACP, what type of certification "type"; should I list?

Please select Probationary.

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13. What should I list as my certification if I am still student teaching?

New graduates should list their certification type as "Pending".

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14. Application Instructions

Thank you for applying with Spring Branch ISD. We want this to be a positive experience for you. Please take a few moments to review the instructions prior to completing your application.

INSTRUCTIONS

The application is best viewed using Netscape 4.5 or higher or MS Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher. You may want to reduce the size of your browser's font to allow more of the application to be visible on your screen.

You will be asked for the following specific information to complete the application. Have the following available for reference:

     -Certification Information (To verify certification, go to State Board for Educator Certification - SBEC).

     -Colleges/Universities attended, graduation date, degree earned and
      major subject.

     -From/To dates of teaching, student teaching and non-teaching
      experience
, name of organization/school/university, name of
      supervisor/principal and contact phone number.

     -References including names, addresses, email addresses and phone numbers.

Reference Forms can now be submitted electronically. An email address will be required for references. Should an email not be available, please follow instructions below for downloading the reference forms and put 'N/A' for the email address.

Reference Form - if supervisor's email address is not available for the submittal of the electronic version of the reference, download two Reference Forms and forward forms to previous supervisors - one of which must be from your current or most recent supervisor/principal. Please note if you have teaching experience this reference must be completed by your current principal, if you are a student teacher this reference must be completed by your supervising teacher, if you have not taught or done student teaching this reference must be your current supervisor. Your application will not be considered complete until Spring Branch ISD receives the Reference Form mailed or faxed directly from your reference.


Copy of Transcript(s) (mail/fax copy to Spring Branch ISD)

TIPS FOR ONLINE APPLICATION

Certain fields have been identified with an asterisk (*). These fields are required and you will not be allowed to submit your application unless these fields are completed.

You will also need to press the TAB key to move from field to field. DO NOT press the enter key.

When entering phone numbers, only input the numbers. DO NOT try to enter dashes, hyphens or parentheses.

When entering dates, follow the format indicated, i.e., (MM/DD/YYYY) equals 05/30/2004.

When you have completed a page, click on the CONTINUE button on the bottom of the page to save your information and move to the next page.

When you have completed the application you will be able to print a hard copy for your records.

It is anticipated that the application process will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Once you have submitted your application you will receive the message, "Your application has been successfully submitted. Thank you for applying with Spring Branch ISD." If you have provided a valid e-mail address, an e-mail will be sent to that address confirming the receipt of your application.

Any falsification of records will disqualify you from consideration for employment with Spring Branch Independent School District.

The Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We appreciate your interest in employment with the Spring Branch ISD.

 

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