Application Help

 ​​​​​Certificated candidates are required to provide the following in order for the application to be considered complete:

          1. Uploaded letter of interest/cover letter for each position for which you are applying

          2. Uploaded current resume (resume does not replace completing the Talent Profile)

          3. Employment History tab (all employment) including supervisor contact information

                • Account for all gaps in employment history

          4. Education History tab (all education)

          5. Reference tab:

               • Enter names and contact information for three professional references (former supervisors).

Additional Documents for External Candidates or Internal Non-Certificated Candidates

          1. Uploaded three professional letters of recommendation

          2. Three Confidential Professional Reference Forms returned by your references

               • Confidential Certificated Professional Reference Form is available on the TPS website

          3. Uploaded copies of college/university transcripts

          4. Uploaded copies of valid, Washington State teaching credentials and/or administrative credentials

Note:  Attach/upload a scanned copy of your transcripts, resume, letter of interest, or other documents by clicking on the “Attachment” tab in the “My Profile” section of your application.

Administrative candidates are required to provide the following in order for the application to be considered complete:

          1. Uploaded letter of interest/cover letter for each position for which you are applying 

          2. Uploaded current resume (resume does not replace completing the Talent Profile)

          3. Employment History tab (all employment) including supervisor contact information

               • Account for all gaps in employment history

          4. Education History tab (all education)

          5. Reference tab:

              • Enter names and contact information for three professional references (former supervisors).

Additional Documents for External Candidates or Internal Non-Certificated Candidates

          1. Uploaded three professional letters of recommendation

          2. Three Confidential Professional Reference Forms returned by your references

               • Confidential Certificated Professional Reference Form is available on the TPS website

          3. Uploaded copies of college/university transcripts

          4. Uploaded copies of valid, Washington State Teacher/ESA credentials and your Administrative credentials

Note:   Attach/upload a scanned copy of your transcripts, resume, letter of interest, or other documents by clicking on the “Attachment” section under  “My Profile” .

Classified​​​​ Can​​​​​didates:

1. Complete each of the tabs in your online candidate profile
   • Employment History (including supervisor information)
   • Education
      
2. Complete SkillSurvey
   • You will receive an email with a SkillSurvey link as soon as you apply to an open position
   • Tacoma School District uses SkillSurvey, an online, confidential reference system, as a candidate screening tool (for more information, visit SkillSurvey.com​)
   • Note: Completion of SkillSurvey is a requirement to be considered for employment
   • Completing SkillSurvey does not replace the requirement to enter professional references in your online candidate profile
   • Note: Professional references are those individuals who have seen and/or supervised your work performance
      
3. Upload a resume and cover letter into your online candidate profile
    

ParaEducator Ca​​​nd​​​idates - Additional Requirements:

1. Upload documentation of your ESEA Qualification by scanning and uploading a copy of your:
   • College/University transcripts (if ESEA is earned through college credits); or
   • ParaPro Assessment test results/ParaPro Portfolio (if ESEA is earned through the ParaPro process)
     • Learn more about the ParaPro Assessment
        
2. Upload copies of your High School Diploma, GED or High School Transcripts
    

Security Candidates - Add​​​it​ional Requirements:​

1. Scan and upload a copy of your college/university transcripts.​

1. Complete each of the tabs in your online candidate profile
   • Employment History (including supervisor information)
   • Education
   • Credentials
   • References (three or more professional references)
      
2. Complete SkillSurvey
   • You will receive an email with a SkillSurvey link as soon as you apply to an open position
   • Tacoma School District uses SkillSurvey, an online, confidential reference system, as a candidate screening tool (for more information, visit SkillSurvey.com)
   • Note: Completion of SkillSurvey is a requirement to be considered for employment
   • Completing SkillSurvey does not replace the requirement to enter professional references in your online candidate profile
   • Note: Professional references are those individuals who have seen and/or supervised your work performance
      
3. Upload a resume and cover letter into your online candidate profile
    
4. Professional letters of recommendation are encouraged

A resume and cover letter are recommended.

1. Complete each of the tabs in your online candidate profile
   • Employment History (including supervisor information)
   • Education
      
2. Complete SkillSurvey
   • You will receive an email with a SkillSurvey link as soon as you apply to an open position
   • Tacoma School District uses SkillSurvey, an online, confidential reference system, as a candidate screening tool (for more information, visit SkillSurvey.com​)
   • Note: Completion of SkillSurvey is a requirement to be considered for employment
   • Completing SkillSurvey does not replace the requirement to enter professional references in your online candidate profile
   • Note: Professional references are those individuals who have seen and/or supervised your work performance
      
3. Upload a resume and cover letter into your online candidate profile

1. Upload documentation of your ESEA Qualification by scanning and uploading a copy of your:
   • College/University transcripts (if ESEA is earned through college credits); or
   • ParaPro Assessment test results/ParaPro Portfolio (if ESEA is earned through the ParaPro process)
     • Learn more about the ParaPro Assessment
        
2. Upload copies of your High School Diploma, GED or High School Transcripts

Scan and upload a copy of your college/university transcripts.​

For step by step application instructions, please visit the Online Employment Application Guide.

For technical support related to completing online applications or logging into your applicant account or to reset your password, please call the schooljobs.com Applicant Support toll-free telephone line 1-855-524-5627.

Multiple endorsements and/or Highly Qualified Subject Areas enhance your opportunity for certificated employment options.

To add an endorsement to your Washington teaching certificate, either apply online via OSPI’s electronic certification (e-cert) or download the application. Either option can be utilized via OSPI’s teacher certification website:

http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/teacher/Endorsement.aspx

There are three ways to add an endorsement to your Washington teaching certificate. Each process is explained in greater detail with links and downloadable or printable applications on the teacher certificate website shown above.

1. Work with a college or university offering an in-state program for adding endorsements. For a list of available programs, visit the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) website: http://program.pesb.wa.gov/approved/teacher
2. Apply for the endorsement using your National Board Certificate as appropriate for comparable Washington endorsement areas. OSPI’s endorsement application website has the list of NBPTS Exemptions.
3. If you have at least 90 days of experience teaching in the area you are currently endorsed, you can follow one of two pathways. Pathways 1 and 2 involve passing a WEST-E test in the desired endorsement that is compatible with an endorsement you already have. This link will take you to the endorsement pathways chart: http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/ProfEd/pubdocs/PathwayChart2011.pdf

For up-to-date information, please refer to the OSPI website: http://www.k12.wa.us