All applications must be completed and submitted online. PISD will not accept application documents not submitted through the online application system.

1. Official transcripts are needed at the time of hiring. 

2. The employee must provide a service record from their prior school in a timely manner for payroll to process. 

3. In order to expedite the new hire process it is very important to complete the required forms in a timely manner and submit the needed records to central office.   Please allow 5-business days to process new hire paperwork. 

4. Questions about the hiring process should be submitted via Email

SBEC: 

• Certification look up

• An educator or an aide must have a TEAL account to start with prior to apply for certification. 
        Please setup a  TEAL account first. 

1. Process for Education Aide Certification

2. Apply for an Educational Aide Certification

TEAL Account:

• How to create a TEAL account

• TEAL (TEA Login) gives educators access to their Educator Account online. 

Observing/Student Teaching:

Ponder ISD creates a welcoming and supportive environment for Clinical Teachers to grow professionally and to be prepared for their teaching experience. We fulfill this mission by offering our best teachers to mentor in a highly supportive environment where new teachers can flourish in a small community with a fast-growing district.  

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  To apply:

   

  ·      Applicant completes Ponder ISD Clinical Teacher, Intern, or Student Observation Application (insert application link, application attached) including the Background check authorization.

  ·      All prospective student teachers seeking placement are required to work with their program supervisor to complete and submit the application.

  ·      Once complete, the program representative will review, sign, and submit the application to the Ponder ISD Human Resources on the student’s behalf.  (Please designate a contact person on the form.)

  ·      Submit signed applications to HumanResources@ponderisd.net

• NOTE:

  • You are welcome to include requests for specific placements (teacher, campus, grade level).  We will do our best to accommodate these requests, but placement cannot be guaranteed.

  • Alternative Certification programs, including online programs, must provide a local supervisor (we do not provide these).

The process:

• Complete the Application

  • Please print when possible and verify accuracy of information

• Submit a copy of current DL for background check purposes 

  • Driver’s license must be current (not expired).

  • Requests cannot be processed without these documents.

• Human Resources will notify applicant of placement and start date confirmed.

Things to know about background checks:

• To ensure the safety and security of our students and staff, Ponder ISD requires a background check every year.

• Background checks are required for all volunteers, student teachers, observers, private lesson instructors, district employees, etc.