Clerical

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.

Benefits

Benefits are offered to all eligible employees.

Attachments

Cover Letter

Resume

Transcript

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References

Clerical/Secretary & Classroom Para: 3 of 5 external references required.