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Do I have to apply online?

Yes. All applicants must apply through our online Fast Track system. For help, email April Murray or call the district office at 206-842-4714.

I forgot my username or password. How do I retrieve them?

On the main login screen, click the “Forgot your Username/Password” link below the “Log In” button. Enter the email address you used to create your account, and your username and password will be emailed to you.

When I click “View Open Positions and Apply,” nothing happens. Why?

The application system opens in a new pop-up window. If your browser blocks pop-ups, the window won’t open. Click “Allow pop-ups from this site” at the top of your screen, or change your browser settings to allow pop-ups.

How do I print a job posting?

While viewing the job announcement, press Ctrl + P (Command + P on a Mac) or right-click and select “Print.” In the print settings, choose “Fit to page” or landscape layout so the announcement isn’t cut off.

How do I add an institution, degree, major or minor that isn’t in the drop-down list?

Open the drop-down list and select the top choice, “new value not on the list.” You’ll then be able to type in your information.

I applied before and want to apply for another job. Is my information saved?

Yes, most of it. Your “Name and Contact Information,” “Education History,” “Certifications/Licenses” and “Employment History” are saved in your applicant profile and filled in automatically each time you start an application. You can update them whenever you apply, and your profile will save the changes.

The “Conditions of Employment” section must be completed each time you apply. The “General Questions” and “Attachments” sections are specific to each job; your previous answers carry over only when a new job asks for exactly the same information. For example, if you apply for two paraeducator jobs with the same questions, your answers carry over, but a food service job would have its own questions. You can still edit carried-over answers before submitting.

Can I view an application I submitted before?

Yes. Log in, go to your application history, click the position and select “View.” You’ll see everything you submitted, including your answers to the General Questions, which can be helpful for future applications.

Can I print the announcement for a job after it has closed?

Yes. Log in, go to your application history, click the position and select “View.” Near the top of your application, click “View Details of This Job Listing” to see the original posting.

How do I attach a resume, letter of recommendation or other documents?

Each job posting lists the documents you need to include. Attachments are required for most certificated and administrative positions, and applications missing required documents are automatically removed from the applicant pool. We don’t accept paper copies, so documents must be attached electronically. File size limits are large, so most files upload without a problem.

What if my reference letter isn’t in electronic form?

Scan it into a Word or PDF file and upload it to your application.

How do I get my work experience sorted from newest to oldest?

Jobs in the “Employment History” section sort automatically by the dates you enter, with your current or most recent job first, so enter start and end dates as accurately as you can. To add a new job, enter it at the bottom of the list; when you save, the list will re-sort and move it to the top.

Can I enter more than four jobs in my work experience?

No. You can enter only your last four positions in “Employment History.” Include any others in your resume.

Why did I get an email saying my application was incomplete?

Your application was either unfinished or not submitted to Human Resources. To be considered, answer all the questions and click “Submit to HR” on the main page of your application by the closing date and time.

What if I don’t have a current Washington State teaching certificate?

Any offer of employment depends on your ability to obtain a valid Washington State teaching certificate before your first day of work. Certification information is available from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) at OSPI’s certification website or by phone at 360-725-6400.

Will my certificate from another state transfer to Washington?

Not automatically; Washington doesn’t have direct reciprocity with other states, but holding a certificate from another state can make the process easier. For details, visit OSPI’s certification website or call 360-725-6396.

What is an endorsement?

Endorsements are the specific subject areas a Washington teacher has been qualified to teach through OSPI.

What’s the difference between leave replacement and continuing positions?

A certificated leave replacement contract is non-continuing and ends when the specific assignment is complete. These contracts may be issued because of an employee’s leave of absence or other circumstances.

A certificated continuing contract is issued for one year at a time, but employment is considered to continue into the next school year unless there is a reduction in force or the teacher does not successfully complete provisional status. Collective bargaining requirements are followed during any reduction in force.

How do I know Human Resources received my application?

You’ll receive an automatic email thanking you for your application.

How do I find out the status of a job after it closes?

Application screening usually takes at least one to two weeks after the closing date. When screening is finished, the committee will contact candidates for interviews. If you aren’t selected for an interview, you’ll receive an email once the process is complete.

How will I be notified about an interview?

If you’re selected for an interview, the hiring manager for that school or department will contact you directly. We make every effort to give several days’ notice, but during peak hiring seasons it isn’t always possible to give 24 hours’ notice.