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What are your openings?
There are three 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 calling
the job line at 713-365-4799 to hear a recorded listing
of current openings. You may also visit our website
at http://www.springbranchisd.com/person/jobs/jobs.htm.
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2. How do I apply?
You may apply only for positions that are currently
posted. To apply for Classified Secretarial/Technical
or Management/Supervisory positions, you must apply
online. Paper applications will be accepted until January
1, 2005. 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. You may apply for any posted position for which
you are qualified.
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4. How do I apply for additional
positions after initial application?
After January 1, 2005, an electronic application must
be completed before an applicant can be considered for
any position(s). To apply for currently posted positions:
- 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.
- If additional assessments are needed, please contact
Human Resources at 713-464-1511 X2341.
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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 classified 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.
- If additional assessments are needed, please contact
Human Resources at 713-464-1511 X2341.
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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. However, after the posting deadline date,
applicants may contact Human Resources (713-464-1511
ext. 2341) to find out the status of a position.
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9. What assessments are given?
A series of assessments are given to clerical/secretarial
applicants. These assessments consist of tests covering
MS Word or MS Excel. There are basic minimum standards
for each position category. Bookkeeping positions also
requrie 10 key and data entry assessments.
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10. When are assessments given?
The assessments may be scheduled at the time of application.
Applicants must request an assessment date.
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11. If I do not pass the assessments
can I retest?
There is no pass or fail to the technical assessments.
They measure the proficiency level of each task. Clerical/Secretarial
positions are broken down into categories ranging from
category 3 through category 6. Each of these categories
requires a different proficiency level. If you assess
at a category 4 level but want to apply for a category
5 you may reassess after waiting 90 days.
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12. How will I be notified of
the assessment results?
Applicants will be able to see the results immediately
following the assessments. You will also receive a form
with your proficiencies recorded.
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13. 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:
-Education Information
-Work Experience
including names, addresses and phone numbers.
-References
including names, addresses, email addresses and phone
numbers.
Reference
Form - Reference Forms can be submitted
electronically or downloaded.
In order for the reference
form(s) to be submitted electronically, an email address
will be required. Should an email not be available,
please follow instructions below for downloading the
reference forms and put 'N/A' for the email address.
If the supervisor's email
address is not available for the submittal of the electronic
reference, download two Reference Forms and forward
forms to previous supervisors - one of which must be
from your current or most recent supervisor.
Your application will not be considered complete until
Spring Branch ISD receives the Reference Form via electronic,
mailed or faxed directly from your reference.
Copy of Transcript(s) (mail/fax copy to Spring Branch
ISD) if applicable
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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