When hired, you will be required to furnish:

• Original transcripts from each college attended
• The human resource office will pull the teacher certificate directly from the SBEC website
• Copy of deficiency plan or alternative certification eligibility to teach or a letter that confirms that you are in an alternative certification program – if applicable
• Request for records from your previous school district verifying years of service
• Driver’s license and Social Security card with your current legal name

Paraprofessional Applicants
(instructional aides and all clerical/secretarial positions)
When hired you will be asked for the following:

Instructional Aides:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Instructional Aides must meet the qualifications of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB): must have completed 2 years of college credit (at least 48 hours) or have an associate degree or higher or pass an academic assessment test (provide original transcripts, test certificate, etc.)
• Criminal history background check – (fingerprinting)
• SBEC educational aide certificate (or apply for)
• Verification of service from previous district if applicable

Secretarial/Clerical Applicants:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Complete the DISD clerical skills competency test - Call 281.229.6078 for an appointment to test.
• Criminal history background check – (fingerprinting)
• Verification of service from previous district if applicable

Administrators have access to the applicant database and will consider applicants for an interview. The administrator exercises his/her discretion in determining which applicants to interview. The database is large and the administrators interview as many applicants as possible; however, not all applicants are interviewed. Interviews are centered on vacancies, need, and qualifications of the applicants. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. Please do not contact supervisors or schools.

Applications will be stored for a period of two years. To remain active you will need to update your application using your user ID and password which will activate your application for another year. Be sure to update your application annually, as principals/supervisors screen for the most recent applicants.

If selected for employment, a recommendation to hire will be sent to Human Resources. The applicant will be contacted for an appointment to complete the required paper work.