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WELCOME TO GRAND PRAIRIE ISD ONLINE APPLICATION!

The Grand Prairie Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment matters, in its admissions policies, or by excluding from participation in, denying access to, or denying the benefits of district services, academic and/or vocational and technology programs, or activities as required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information about Title IX rights, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Rich Laffey, Director of Student Support, Grand Prairie ISD, 2602 S. Beltline Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, 972-264-5468. For information about Section 504/ADA rights, contact Michelle Brinkman, Executive Director of Human Capital, 2602 S. Beltline Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, 972-237-4039.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Grand Prairie es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidad, y no discrimina en asuntos de empleo por razon de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, religion, edad o discapacidad ni en sus politicas de admision, ni con impedir la participacion en, negar acceso a, o denegacion de beneficios bajo servicios del distrito, programas academicos y/o vocacionales y tecnologicos, o actividades segun lo requerido por el Titulo VI y el Titulo VII de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, enmendada, el Titulo IX de las Enmiendas de Educacion de 1972, la Primera Enmienda a la Constitucion de los Estados Unidos, la Ley Contra la Discriminacion en el Empleo por Razon de Edad, la Seccion 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitacion de 1973, enmendada, y el Titulo II de la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades. Para informacion sobre los derechos bajo el Titulo IX,contactese con la Coordinadora de Titulo IX, Rich Laffey, Director of Student Support, Grand Prairie ISD, 2602 S. Beltline Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, 972-264-5468. Para informacion sobre los derechos bajo la Seccion 504/ADA, contact Michelle Brinkman, Executive Director of Human Capital, 2602 S. Beltline Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, 972-237-4039.

Years Of Experience

• Professional Years Experience in Public Schools

Conditions of Employment

• Are you eligible to work in the United States?
• Upon employment, can you provide a copy of your high school diploma, G.E.D. and/or an official college transcript(s)?
• Are you able to pass a criminal background check?
• Do you certify that there are not any misrepresentations, omissions or falsifications in the foregoing statements and answers, and that all entries made by you are true, complete and correct?
• In order for Grand Prairie Independent School District to obtain information regarding your competency for the position(s) for which you are applying, do you hereby authorize its agents to contact persons named herein as references and other persons who might contribute job-related information to your file. Additionally, do you authorize those persons contacted to release the information requested by said agent(s) and waive your rights to access those records?

Skills Questionnaire

• Rate your ability to work with Excel spreadsheets
• Rate your ability to work with Word documents
• Rate your ability to work with Access database
• Rate your ability to work with Powerpoint presentations
• Rate your ability to work with Outlook email
• Rate your internet/computer skills
• Rate your accuracy and speed for data-entry
• Rate your customer service skills
• Rate your ability to multi-task
• Rate your verbal communication skills
• Rate your written communication skills
• Rate your organizational/time management skills

General Questions

• Date available for employment:
• How did you first learn about Grand Prairie ISD?
• Are you currently employed?
• Have you previously been employed with Grand Prairie ISD?
• Have you ever been terminated or asked to resign from employment?
• Have you ever resigned to avoid termination?
• If the answer to question 5 and/or 6 is YES, you must explain:
• Are you related in any way, including marriage, to any board member presently serving on Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees?
• If related to a board member, please describe how you are related:
• Proficient in languages other than English, if so list language(s)? Indicate if language is read, spoken, or written.
• Describe specialized training if related to position(s):
• Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicant For purposes of this affidavit: Adjudication and conviction refer to a conviction, plea of guilty or no contest (nolo contendre), probation, suspension, or deferred adjudication. Charge refers to a formal criminal charge as documented by a primary charging instrument (a complaint, information, or indictment) under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Inappropriate relationship refers to the crime of improper relationship between educator and student in Texas Penal Code section 21.12, and any other inappropriate relationship as determined by the State Board for Educator Certification. I declare the following: Option 1: I have never been charged with, adjudicated for, or convicted of having an inappropriate relationship with a minor. Option 2: I have been charged with, adjudicated for, or convicted of having an inappropriate relationship with a minor. The charge, adjudication, or conviction was determined to be false. Option 3: I have been charged with, adjudicated for, or convicted of having an inappropriate relationship with a minor. The charge, adjudication, or conviction was determined to be true.
• If you choose option two or three in the previous question, you MUST provide the relevant facts pertaining to the charge, adjudication, or conviction. Else, respond N/A. Declaration of Applicant The following affidavit is offered to satisfy the requirement of Texas Education Code section 21.009 for a pre-employment affidavit, in accordance with Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code section 132.001. An applicant who is offered employment will be asked to complete a notarized affidavit attesting to the same.

AUTHORIZATION, APPOINTMENT AND RELEASE

PERSONNEL INFORMATION (EXCEPT MEDICAL RECORDS) RELATING TO MY CURRENT OR PAST EMPLOYMENT

I hereby authorize and appoint the Grand Prairie Independent School District as my authorized representative and designated representative to have and exercise my special right of access beyond the right of the general public under Texas Government Code section 552.023 (a) to obtain any personnel information under Texas Government Code 552.102 (except medical records) held by any independent school district or company at which I am currently employed or have been employed in the past. The authorization and appointment does not apply to medical records, including a record of the identity, diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of a patient by a physician that are created or maintained by a physician.

I hereby authorize the Grand Prairie Independent School District to use this document to obtain from my current or past employer any personnel information, employment records, or other information, written or oral, relating to my qualification for employment and job performance. Submitting this form indicates my request and authorization to any current or former employer of mine to disclose information about my job performance to Grand Prairie Independent School District pursuant to Chapter 102 of the Texas Labor Code. I release all of my present and former employers and those individuals I have listed as personal references from any and all liability for damages arising from furnishing the requested information.

I understand that any information obtained by Grand Prairie Independent school District will be considered in determining my suitability for employment by Grand Prairie Independent School District.

Upon submitting your application, you are hereby affirming that the information supplied herein is complete and accurate. Any material misrepresentation by you in this application shall constitute good cause for discharge if you are hired.

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Grand Prairie ISD is in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act [20 U.S.C. 3471, 1221e-3(a) (1) and 34 CFR 85.630]. The District prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance, illicit drug, or alcohol as those terms are defined in state and federal law, in the workplace, or school premises, or a part of any of the District's activities. Employees who violate this prohibition shall be subject to disciplinary sanctions, which may include termination.

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Thank you for considering the Grand Prairie Independent School District during your employment search.

Benefits

For employees working full-time, Grand Prairie ISD offers Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, Cancer Insurance, 403b/457, and Flexible Spending Accounts.

Attachments

Resume

References

Paraprofessional Reference Questions: 3 of 5 external references required.