If you have read the complete application process procedures (below), you can apply for a position. Required documents should be submitted electronically with the application. While electronically attaching all supporting documents is HIGHLY preferred, you may mail or drop off your supporting documents if necessary. You may also e-mail your documents to twilliam5@richmond.k12.va.us. If you have questions about the application process, you may contact Tim Williams (780-7864) in the Human Resources Department.

Please note the online interview requirement for teachers near the bottom of this page.

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Anticipated Openings for 2011-2012 (but accepting applications in ALL areas):

• Elem. Reading Specialists (Master's required)
• Math
• Special Education
• Earth Science
• Spanish (6-12)
• Tech Ed.

Please Read:

We Are Only Accepting Applications For Substitute Food Service, Transportation, Security and Custodian Positions for the 2011-2012 School Year.

Application Procedures

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Richmond Public Schools. To complete an application, please read the information below and follow the steps indicated:

Step 1: Application | Step 2: Interview | Step 3: Appointment | Step 4: Orientation

Step 1: Application

To be considered as an applicant, you must provide the following:

• A completed application, which must be done online.
• Written references are mandatory from those who have supervised your performance. If you provide the e-mail of your references, the application system will send an e-mail reference form directly to them to complete electronically.
• Official transcripts are required upon employment
• Virginia Praxis II, VCLA, VRA and specialty scores, or a copy of your Virginia Licensure
• The U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization requires all applicants to submit proof of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. This evidence of proof--either the original or a notarized copy--must be shown to the individual interviewing you. A U.S. Passport or your driver license (with photograph) and social security card will be adequate in most cases. You will also be required to sign a federal government form verifying your identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.

Please note:

Applications for all teaching positions are accepted on a continual basis. We do not create a specific posting for every teaching position. Candidates are asked to keep their applications current as positions sometimes open during the school year. If your application is more than six months old, you might consider updating it, so we are aware of your continued interest.

• Required documents should be submitted electronically with the application. While electronically attaching all supporting documents is HIGHLY preferred, you may mail or drop off your supporting documents if necessary. You may also e-mail your documents to twilliam5@richmond.k12.va.us. If you have questions about the application process, you may contact Tim Williams (780-7864) in the Human Resources Department.
• Completed applications will be kept on file for one year. You should re-new your application annually.
• Fingerprinting, drug testing, and tuberculosis screening are requirements for employment.

It is the applicant's responsibility to have the following information provided to the School Division in order to be considered for employment:

1. The names of at least three reference sources must be provided and must include current employer if employed, or last employer, if not currently employed.
2. Applicants with work experience must provide recommendations from principals and/or superintendents from all contracted educational work experiences within the past three years. If experience was not within the past three years, provide references from last contracted experience. Applicants who are beginning teachers must include references from their student teaching supervisor(s) and co-operating teacher(s) or by listing names on application under Professional references. Failure to provide accurate information will result in a delay in the employment process.

Substitute Teacher and Instructional Assistant Requirements

1. Applicants are required to have a minimum of 60 semester hours from an accredited institution. (Official transcripts should reflect a minimum of a 2.5 average)
2. All applicants must submit two reference forms, completed by past or present supervisors.
3. A criminal background investigation, tuberculosis and drug testing will be conducted as a condition of employment.

Selected candidates will not begin work until all required documents have been submitted and all pre employment screening has been successfully completed.

Step 2: Interview

Once you have completed the application process, your file will be reviewed and considered for employment.

Teaching Candidates Only: You will need to complete a preliminary on-line interview.

Once at the website, you will need to enter the Richmond Public School district code: 20159318

Once the above on-line interview is completed, a formal screening interview may be scheduled either in person or in unusual cases, by telephone. When the review process is completed, your application may be considered for existing vacancies for which you qualify.

Step 3: Appointment

If you are recommended for employment, a representative of the Human Resources Department will contact you to offer the position and arrange a time to complete the necessary paperwork.

Please note: Only a representative of the Human Resources Department is authorized to make offers of employment.

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Step 4: Orientation

All new hires must attend a new employee orientation session following acceptance of employment. For new teachers, this orientation usually takes place in July or August.

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