Location: Belton,TX, USA
Statement of Acceptance - PLEASE READ THIS SECTION
It is your responsibility to insure that the required documents are submitted with your application. The required documents are listed on the position.
Applications are reviewed upon submission, and interviews are scheduled from that point forward, based upon the application pool. Please check your email frequently for a Request for Interview email. Not all applicants will be granted an interview.
I grant permission for Belton ISD to request personal and employment references from those listed, and certify that I can, and will upon request, substantiate all statements made on this application and that such statements are true, complete to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith. I understand that any misrepresentation of this information shall be cause for denial or employment and, if employed, for dismissal. Submission certifies that I hereby expressly authorize the Board of Education, its agents, and its employees to investigate my personal or employment history, expressly including, but not limited to federal and/or state criminal, law enforcement, or traffic records, which may include confirmation by fingerprint identification.
Applications will be kept active for one year, inactive for one year, and destroyed after the application date the second year. Any originals of transcripts, certificates, etc., will also be destroyed after that time. The application must be renewed if further consideration is desired.
I grant permission for Belton ISD to view and use the information on the examination tab of the Educator Certification Online System for verification of highly qualified and certification eligibility.
Further, it is understood that this application becomes the property of the Belton Independent School District, which reserves the right to accept or reject it.
ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE FLAGGED AS COMPLETED, AND MUST BE SUBMITTED TO HR BEFORE IT CAN BE CONSIDERED.
YOU MUST APPLY FOR EACH SPECIFIC JOB POSTING IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED A PART OF THE APPLICANT POOL FOR THAT POSITION. WE SUGGEST THAT YOU CHECK BACK REGULARLY FOR NEW JOB POSTINGS.
By submitting this application, I acknowledge that I agree with all above terms and conditions.
Conditions of Employment
* Can you, after employment submit verification of your legal right to work in the United States?
* Can you provide the necessary documentation to satisfy ESSA requirements as noted below? (Documentation must be provided in the attachment section of this application.) In response to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) which was signed into law December 10, 2015, a paraprofessional hired as an instructional aide working with children must meet ONE of the following requirements (THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO CLERICAL/TRANSLATOR/PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT). 1. Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education, OR 2. Obtained an Associate's (or higher) Degree, OR 3. Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment: a. Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics; or b. Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
* Do you meet the SBEC Certification Requirements for an Educational Aide II certificate as noted below? (If the answer is yes, employment history must be documented in this application.) Educational Aide II Certificate requirement: Must be a high school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate; AND have satisfied one of the following requirements: have two creditable years of experience as an educational aide I; OR have a minimum of 15 semester hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas: OR have demonstrated proficiency in a specialized skill area as determined by the local school district; AND have experience working with students or parents as approved by the district.
Skills Questionnaire
* Rate your classroom management skills.
* Rate your ability to handle volatile situations
General Questions
* Copy this URL to another browser window to complete and submit the information contained. Once this has been done, you must come back to this screen, and ACKNOWLEDGE that you have completed this step by typing in yes or no. URL:
* Have you ever been convicted of, pled guilty or no contest (nolo contender) to, or received probation, suspension, or deferred adjudication for a misdemeanor or felony involving moral turpitude ? Moral turpitude includes but is not limited to: dishonesty, fraud, deceit, theft, attempted theft, misrepresentation, deliberate violence, offense of a sexual nature, indecency with a minor, drug or alcohol-related offenses, or acts constituting abuse under the Texas Family Code. If yes, explain.
* Have you ever had an ethics complaint filed against you at the Texas State Board for Educator Certification or any state education entity? If yes, explain.
* Has a student or co-worker ever accused you of inappropriate conduct or sexual harassment? If yes, explain.
* Have you ever been asked to resign your employment? If yes, explain.
* Do you have a relative who is a member of the Belton ISD Board of Trustees? If yes, give the name and relationship of the relative.
* Are you applying as a result of a referral from family, friend, or community member? If yes, list the referral source.
* Are you a former Belton ISD Employee? If yes, provide when and where you were employed.
* Have you attended school or worked under a different name? If yes, what name?
* List any specific skills, certifications or licenses (include license #) you have.
* List any languages spoken or written other than English.
* How many total years of paid experience do you have related to this position?
* Are you currently receiving an annuity from the Teacher Retirement System (TRS)?
Position Requirements
Educational Aide II REMINDER - REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR PARAPROFESSIONAL APPLICANTS:
The following items are required for your application to be complete:
* Documentation necessary to satisfy ESSA requirements as noted below:
In response to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) which was signed into law December 10, 2015, a paraprofessional hired as an instructional aide working with children must meet ONE
of the following requirements (this does not apply to clerical positions, translators or parental involvement):
1. Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education
2. Obtained an Associate's (or higher) Degree
3. Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment:
a. Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics; or
b. Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
SBEC Certification Requirements Educational Aide II:
An applicant for an Educational Aide II Certificate must: be a high school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate; have satisfied one of the following requirements: Two ceditable years of experience as an educational aide I ; or minimum of 15 semester hours of college credit with some emphases on child growth and development or related subject areas; or have demonstrated proficiency in a specialized skill area as determined by the local school district; and have experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent.
Benefits
Belton ISD provides a comprehensive benefits package to all Full-Time employees. Benefits include health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, cancer insurance, vision insurance, cafeteria plan payroll deductions, social security and TRS. Refer to the district website for additional information.
Attachments
Certification
Transcripts
Cover Letter
Resume
Reference Letter 1
References
Non-Certified Positions: 0 of 3 external references required.