Online Application Instructions
Instructions
- If you have not applied online previously, start as a 'new user'. If you have applied online before, start as 'Have Already Applied'. Remember your password is case-sensitive. (Hint: If you are starting as a new user, DO NOT DOUBLE CLICK ON THE 'SUBMIT BUTTON'. If you do, you will receive an error message that your SSN is on file. If this happens, go back to the application as 'Have Already Applied', and enter the user login/password you have established.)
- New Applicants who have never applied online with BISD enter your SSN and establish password.
- Previous BISD applicants who have NOT established a password-Start as a 'New User'. Establish your user login/password. The system may ask you for your home phone number without dashes, hyphens, or spaces. If the system gives you and error message when entering your telephone number call the personnel office at (956) 548-8031, (956) 548-8051 or 1-866-718-2525. It is possible that your current phone number is not contained in the applicant database. (Hint: You must fill in all
required fields. The required fields are noted with a red arrow.)
- Degree Information:
- Only enter universities where you earned a degree. If your major field is not listed, choose other and type it in.
- Only enter universities where you earned a degree. If your major field is not listed, choose other and type it in.
- Work Experience:
- Enter work experience starting with the most recent. (HINT: Always enter the date in the format shown. If the example shows /'s enter them. If you have a problem with the date and it is not required, leave it blank.)
- Enter work experience starting with the most recent. (HINT: Always enter the date in the format shown. If the example shows /'s enter them. If you have a problem with the date and it is not required, leave it blank.)
- Reference Information:
- Three (3) references (form/electronically) from those persons who have supervised either the applicant's teaching and/or work experience are required. For a person with teaching experience, one of the references must be form the most recent Principal/Appraiser. For a person with no teaching experience, one of the references must be from the most recent employer. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the evaluation form to references who will return the form to the Human Resource Department. Student teach shall submit references from their
cooperating teacher as well as from their university cooperating supervisor. All applicants must submit 3 references. *We strongly recommend including an e-mail address for each reference in order to expedite your application clearance or you can download the Reference Forms from the "Employment Information" page.
- Three (3) references (form/electronically) from those persons who have supervised either the applicant's teaching and/or work experience are required. For a person with teaching experience, one of the references must be form the most recent Principal/Appraiser. For a person with no teaching experience, one of the references must be from the most recent employer. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the evaluation form to references who will return the form to the Human Resource Department. Student teach shall submit references from their
cooperating teacher as well as from their university cooperating supervisor. All applicants must submit 3 references. *We strongly recommend including an e-mail address for each reference in order to expedite your application clearance or you can download the Reference Forms from the "Employment Information" page.
- Employment History:
- Begin with your present or most recent employer and list all position held, as they pertain to the job field for which you are applying.
- Begin with your present or most recent employer and list all position held, as they pertain to the job field for which you are applying.
- Once you have submitted your application, you may go back to the application and make changes/deletions at any time. Keep your user ID/password in a safe place. You may also keep your file active with BISD by going back to your application at the end of one year and resubmitting the application updating your information. You must submit your application within six days of starting your application to avoid losing information already entered. If you are unable to complete your application within the
six days, please re-enter information lost.
The easiest way to complete the application is to fill out each page and click 'Continue' at the bottom. The list on the left will keep you informed of your progress. The current section is indicated by [] and completed sections by a check [√].
You may review your information at any time by revisiting the section or clicking the 'Review' link on the left. To save any changes you make while reviewing you must click the 'Continue' button at the bottom of the page for the change to be accepted. When all sections are completed, you may click the 'Submit" link at the right and your application will be sent to the Brownsville Independent School District Human Resource Department.
NOTE: You must click on the 'Submit Button' in order for your application to be received by the Human Resource Department. BISD will email you confirming successful submission of your application to the email address provided on your application.
*Your application becomes active when your online application has been received and verification of qualifying documents, credentials/certification is complete; after completion of application if you are interested in another position please call the Human Resource Department to notify them of any changes/additions that you've made to your application to insure eligibility to new added positions. You may add classified positions by using the 'Letter of Intent' form or by adding it on you online application. For classified positions contact Jose A. Rivera at 956 548-8051, for certified positions contact your specialist at 956 548-8031.