Location: Burkburnett,TX, USA
Police Records
Access to Police Records of Employment Applications 21.917
A School is entitled to obtain criminal history record information that relates to an applicant for employment with the district if, at the time of the request for the information, the district submits to the custodian of the information, a signed statement from the emploment applicant authroizing the district to obtain the information. Electronic signatures are valid.
A school district may obtain information obtained under this section only for the purpose of evaluating applications for employment.
Added by Acts 1981, 67th Legistlation, page 1867, chapter 444 S 1, effective August 31, 1981.
All school employees will be required to complete the fingerprinting process with SBEC(State Board of Education) prior to their first day of employment.
Burkburnett Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Burkburnett Independent School District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Human Resources Office.
Conditions of Employment
* I understand that by agreeing online, I give Burkburnett Independent School District permission to complete a criminal history background check. BISD is required by Texas Education Code Chapter 22, Subchapter C to review the criminal history of applicants, employees, independent contractors, student teachers and certain volunteers.
* I authorize BISD to use information contained in my application to verify my character with past employers, references and any other person asked concerning my ability, character, reputation and previous employment record. I release all such persons from any liability or damages on account of providing this data in my application.
* I am eligible to work in the United States.
* Part of the requirement for this position may be obtaining a license or certificate and getting fingerprinted. These are fees I must pay. I cannot start the job until these requirements are met. I agree to these requirements.
* I verify that all information provided in connection with this application for employment is true, correct, and complete.
* I understand that if employed, a misstatement or omission of fact or otherwise, on this application or other material submitted in connection wherewith, shall be cause for immediate discharge.
* I authorize representatives of BISD to contact all persons and entities listed on this application and to make all contacts, inquiries, and investigations which they deem necessary in order to verify my education, employment and police history, including but not limited to contacting current and past employers, educational institutions, and law enforcement agencies; understanding that BISD will keep such information in a confidential file, available only to appropriate district officials.
* I understand that the application becomes the property of the district; the district reserves the right to accept or reject it, and the application will be considered active for a period of time not to exceed 365 days.
General Questions
* Are you currently under contract?
* What date are you available for employment?
* Have you ever had a teaching certificate, teaching license, or other professional licensure revoked or suspended?
* Are you a relative of any board member, administrator or supervisor who is currently serving the School District?
* Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense other than a minor traffic violation? If yes, explain.
* Where did you complete your student teaching or ACP Internship?
* List the name of the university/program where you completed your student teaching.
* Do you hold or anticipate obtaining a Texas teaching certificate? If so, when?
* Do you hold a National Board for Professional Teaching Standard certification?
* In your opinion, what is the greatest challenge to the teaching profession and/or education in general?
* List what you feel are your strongest assets relative to the position you are applying.
* How did you hear about employment with Burkburnett ISD?
* What are your total number of years of professional experience in this or a related career field?
* What languages other than English do you speak, read, write, or translate?
* Have you ever been charged or convicted of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude?
* Have you ever been charged or convicted of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude and received probation or deferred adjudication?
* Have you ever resigned or been discharged from any position, including the armed forces, while under suspicion of having engaged in criminal, immoral, or unprofessional conduct, or are you now under investigation for any such charge?
* Have you ever been placed on administrative leave or suspended pending an investigation?
* Do you have any complaints or disciplinary actions pending against you?
* Have you ever been dismissed, terminated, or resigned in lieu of termination from employment with a school system?
* Have you received a performance evaluation from any employer with an overall rating of less than acceptable?
* Do you have relatives employed by Burkburnett ISD?
* In the reference section below, you are able to provide at least 3 references, including their full name, phone number and email address. Indicate the relationship of the reference: peer, personal, or supervisor. At least 2 of your references must be able to speak to your work performance, and one of the references must be your current/last supervisor.
* For teaching positions Pre-K through 4, and ELAR teaching positions grade 4-8, have you completed the Reading Academy and/or passed the certification test for Science of Teaching Reading?
Attachments
Certificate
Cover Letter
Resume
Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3
TOPS Training
Transcript
TX Pre-Employment Affidavit*
References
Teacher: 3 of 5 external references required.