SECRETARY DEPARTMENT (HUMAN RESOURCES)

Conditions of Employment

  • Are you eligible to work in the United States?
  • I authorize and understand that under state law, the Duncanville Independent School District will obtain any criminal history record information pertaining to me, and use this information to determine employment eligibility within district standards.
  • Upon employment, can you provide an official college transcript, high school diploma or GED?
  • By submitting an online application to the Duncanville Independent School District, you acknowledge that all the information contained in this application is true and correct, and you further understand that any misstatement or omission of information may be grounds for disqualification or immediate dismissal.
  • In order for the Duncanville 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?
Skills Questionnaire
  • Rate your ability with MS Office Products
  • Rate your ability to Multitask.
General Questions
  • What date are you available for employment? Answer: MM/DD/YYYY
  • Are you retired with the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of Texas?
  • Have you ever been employed by the Duncanville Independent School District in any capacity?
  • How did you hear about the Duncanville Independent School District?
  • Have you ever been terminated from employment with a school system?
  • Have you ever had a contract non-renewed by a school system?
  • Have you ever resigned from a position in a school system in lieu of termination?
  • Have you ever had your employment proposed for non-extension, non-renewal, or termination by a school system?
  • Have you ever left a school system during the school year for reasons other than medical?
  • Have you ever received a less than satisfactory evaluation from any employer?
  • Have you ever had a teaching credential denied, revoked, or suspended in any state?
  • Have you ever been suspended with or without pay during an investigation which led to you being given a reprimand for the alleged act for which the investigation was conducted?
  • Do you have a disciplinary action or investigation pending by an employer, other organization, professional association, or licensing body, for violence, sexual misconduct, or misconduct involving children?
  • If you answered "Yes" to one or more questions from 5-13, please explain in the space provided.
  • Are you related in any way, including marriage, to any board member presently serving on the Duncanville Independent School District Board of Trustees?
  • Are you a Duncanville Independent School District graduate?
  • The completion of the Texas Pre-Employment Affidavit (see attachments) is required for this position. The affidavit is offered to satisfy the requirement of the Texas Education Code. An applicant who is offered employment will be asked to complete a notarized affidavit attesting to the same. You are not required to sign the form. However, please type your full name below to declare under penalty of perjury that the affidavit is true and correct.
Texas Pre-Employment Affidavit Disclosure Benefits Health insurance coverage offered with district contribution of $.00 toward medical insurance for full time employees. Please refer to the Duncanville ISD website for further details. Attachments Resume*
High School Diploma
References Paraprofessional: 3 of 3 external references required.
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