EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
"How to Apply"

CERTFICATED

Requirements for Certificated Positions:

• Appropriate, valid California teaching credential
• Credential authorizing instruction for English Learners (SB 2042 credential with embedded EL authorization, LDS, SDAIE, CLAD or BCLAD certification)
• BTSA participation through the District (mandatory for all first and second year teachers)
• Teachers offered positions in the District must be fingerprinted by the District and have those fingerprints cleared by the Department of Justice (DOJ) before the teacher may be placed in the classroom.  Actual hire date will be no earlier than the date that fingerprint clearance is received from the DOJ.  There is a $32 fee required, payable by the applicant, to process fingerprints.
• Clear TB test result within the last four (4) years.
• All teachers of core subjects must be "Highly Qualified Teachers" and compliant with No Child Left Behind.  For further information visit the California Department of Education's website at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/index.asp

Salary:

• 2007/08 salary range is $41,202 - $74,796 (186 days) 
• Annual advanced degree stipends for MA or for Doctorate are included on the salary schedule
• A maximum of seven (7) years experience is given for initial salary placement which allows placement on Step 8; eleven (11) years allowed for designated areas of need (i.e. Math, Science, Foreign Language, Special Education) which allows placement on Step 12
• Salary will be prorated for contracts less than 1. 0 FTE
• Initial contract status will be "Temporary" 

Benefits:

• The District makes a monthly, capped contribution toward a health plan for full-time (1.0 FTE) employees.  Employees with contracts less than .5 FTE are not eligible to enroll in District health plans, but are eligible to enroll in dental or vision plans. 
• Employees with contracts of .5 FTE or more are required to enroll in a health plan, unless they can provide proof that they have other group coverage.
• The percentage paid by the District of the cap for a health plan, and of the total premium for dental and/or vision plans is prorated based on the employee's FTE.

Process for Submitting a Complete Application:

• For application and position description submit an application via EDJOIN or mail in paper application
• Applications will not be sent or accepted by email or fax
• Applications are not kept on file for future vacancies
• A complete application consists of the following:
• A completed and signed EDJOIN application form, including, as applicable, specific documents listed as required to demonstrate No Child Left Behind compliance
• Cover letter specific to your qualifications for the position
• Résumé
• Copies of your credential, certificates and verification of exams (CSET, MSAT, etc.) passed
• Copies of  transcripts showing degrees awarded (official transcripts will be required at time of employment)
• Three letters of recommendation (evaluations are not substitutes for letters of recommendation)
• Applications received after 4:30 p.m. on closing date will not be considered
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Complete applications should be submitted to:

Louise Koenig, Human Resources
NUSD
1015 Seventh Street
Novato, CA 94945

Invitations to Interview:

• Applicant packets will be evaluated and invitations to interview will be extended to those candidates who appear to be the most qualified for the position on the basis of the information/documents submitted.
• You will be contacted by Human Resources only if you are selected for an interview
• Subsequent to the interview, you will be notified of the result

Interview Process:

• Applicants may spend 25-30 minutes addressing an essay question developed by the Interview Committee
• Applicants may be asked to prepare and teach a 10-15-minute lesson; the lesson will be observed or presented to the Interview Committee
• Applicants will participate in an oral interview of approximately 30-35 minutes
• References will be confirmed for the final candidate(s)

CLASSIFIED

Process for Submitting a Complete Application:

• Applications will not be sent or accepted by email or fax
• Applications are not kept on file for future vacancies
• A complete application consists of the following:
  • A completed and signed EDJOIN application form (Please complete as instructed; do not complete by stating "see attached resume")
  • A personal letter of intent indicating the position you are applying for and why.
  • A resume providing biographical information about education and work experience.
  • Three (3) recent references or letters of recommendation describing your performance in previously held positions
• Applications received after 4:30 p.m. on closing date will not be considered
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Complete applications should be submitted to:

Louise Koenig, Human Resources
NUSD
1015 Seventh Street
Novato, CA 94945

• Classified Application (Word form)
• Intent to Apply (current employees ONLY (Word form)

When the above information and materials have been reviewed, applications are placed in the active file and applications will be considered for employment.

last updated: July 4, 2008