I had a curriculum interview for a teaching position last year. Will I need to interview again this year with the curriculum office?
If your curriculum interview is less than a year old, you will not need to interview again this year.
If I have no recent work experience, how will I get a reference?
If you have not worked, HCPSS will consider references from a supervisor of volunteer experience or a recent teacher or other mentor. HCPSS cannot accept references from family, friends, coworkers or other personal references.
Can telephone references be provided?
No. All applicants must provide an electronic reference. Electronic reference surveys must be received/returned to proceed within the hiring process. All applicants can view the status of the references by logging into their application and going to the Professional Reference page. References marked “Pending” have not been returned.
Can I delete the name of a reference I no longer need?
Yes, simply remove the reference information from the application page if you would like to identify more current or relevant references. Note that if a reference survey was sent to a reference you have since deleted, s/he can still fill out the survey.
May I list more than three references?
Yes, you may have more than the three required references. Look for the "Add New Reference" button at the bottom of the Professional References application page to add to your reference list.
My references told me they received more than one email. Must they respond to both?
If you apply for positions in different job categories, your references will receive more than one survey. Though the initial emails they receive will be similar, it is important to open and follow the directions in both. The survey content is different depending on the nature of the position(s) to which you applied.
Many of my previous supervisors are retired, and I don't know how to contact them. What should I put as contact information?
If you do not have contact information for your supervisors, you can list the Human Resources Office contact information for your previous employer.
I am not yet ready to tell my current supervisors I am applying for new positions. How should I complete the references section?
A minimum of three reference surveys from your most recent supervisors is required for an offer of employment to be extended. A reference from a current supervisor is not needed unless a contingent offer is pending. If you have specific questions about your particular situation, please contact the recruiter named on the job announcement.
If I am a temporary employee, how often will I have to work to remain active?
Temporary employees are expected to work regularly depending on their program stipulations. Guest (substitute) teachers are expected to accept jobs regularly in order to continue as a guest (substitute) teacher. Temporary employees will receive reasonable assurance letters annually to express continued interest as a temporary employee.
When will I be able to begin working as a temporary employee?
All temporary employees can begin working upon completing an on-boarding session with Human Resources, and receiving clearance. Newly hired substitute teachers will be able to search for and accept new jobs approximately 2-3 days after being hired. Jobs can be accepted through the Frontline system online or via phone.