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Frequently Asked Questions

Please read the questions below before contacting the District about your application. Questions are grouped into categories to help you find information quickly.

Application

Q:Can I save my incomplete application and return to complete it at a later time?A:Yes. You may logout of your application at any time and return later. When you are ready to complete your application, enter your username and password and you will be allowed to continue your application if the job posting is still open.Back to TopQ:How do I apply for a job?A:Once you find a job you would like to apply for simply click on the title of the job (e.g. "English Teacher"). Then you will review a description of the job and click on the "Apply for This Position" button. At this point you will either need to login to an existing account you have already created or create a new account.

To create a new account click on "Create A New Account And Apply For This Position" button. Answer the on-screen questions to create an account.

You must complete all required fields and click the "Save and Submit" button at the end of the application. You will receive a confirmation number when your application is successfully submitted. You can use this confirmation number to reference a specific application.Back to TopQ:I have updated my profile but when I view a PDF of my application it shows the old information. Is there any way to overwrite this?A:When you submit an application, the system locks your answers in permanently. HR departments are aware of this and know to check candidate profiles for updated information.Back to TopQ:What happens if I withdraw my application?A:If you withdraw your application we will no longer consider you for the position from which you are withdrawing. If you withdraw by mistake, please contact the human resources department and we can re-activate your application.Back to TopQ:I am unable to access my application. It was partially completed. What can I do to retrieve the information? Thank you!A:Enter your username and password on the main job listings page and you will be allowed to continue your application (if the job posting is still open). If you do not remember your password, click on "I Forgot My Password." Enter your e-mail address into the box and your information will be sent to that e-mail address.Back to TopQ:How do I create an account to apply for a position?A:To create an account, click on the position in which you are interested.

Click on "Apply For This Position"

This will take you to the application page.

Click on "Create A New Account and Apply."Back to TopQ:What happens if I need to edit my submitted application?A:If you need to edit your submitted application, please contact human resources using the "Help" feature. We will purge your application. You will then be able to make any updates to your application and reapply for the position.Back to Top

Attachment

Q:What types of files do you accept for Resume, Cover Letter, Letters of Reference etc?A:All files attached to your application must be in .txt, .rtf, .pdf, .docx, or .doc format. If you need to upload an image or scan, you must convert it to pdf or place it into a Word doc file.Back to TopQ:Can I upload more attachments?A:You are currently limited to a maximum of six (6) upload documents. These will carry over to other applications if you apply for more than one job.Back to TopQ:Can I upload a separate group of attachments for each job posting to which I apply?A:At this time there is no way to upload different attachments for different job postings. If you overwrite your current attachments with new ones then the old versions will no longer be viewable.Back to TopQ:Can I upload different cover letters for each job posting to which I apply?A:There is currently no way to upload different cover letters for each job to which you apply. It is best to use a generic cover letter when adding one to your attachments page. This may be unnecessary in some cases where districts have a specific page on their application for you to type your cover letter.Back to TopQ:My background checks are not current (less than a year old). Do I have to wait to complete my application until I receive updated clearances?A:You can attach the receipt for the PA Child Abuse or PA Criminal Record Check or proof that you registered to be fingerprinted for the FBI background check.

Once you receive the results of the background check(s), you can replace the receipt with the results.Back to Top

General

Q:How do I check the status of my application?A:Log into your account and click on the "Application Status" tab. If you have already applied for a job it will be listed under the "Current Applications" section. If you want to view additional details about the job you applied for, click on the "Details" link associated with the job. Jobs that you have applied for in the past that have been filled, will be listed in the "Previous Applications" section.Back to TopQ:Is this a secure website, and is my data secure?A:Yes. All data transfers use 128-bit or 256-bit encryption depending on your computer's capabilities. This is the same type of encryption used for most online banking transactions.Back to TopQ:I forgot my username or password. How can I retrieve it?A:From the main job listings page, click on "I Forgot My Password." Enter your email address into the box and your information will be sent to that email address.Back to TopQ:How do I transfer my Recruit & Hire account from one district to another?A:To transfer your account, sign out of the site (if applicable) and begin applying for the position you would like. You will be prompted to create a new account, sign in, or transfer a currently existing account. Enter the email and password that is connected with your other Recruit & Hire account. Enter the state that the account is located in and press continue. The site will locate your other account. You can then select it to transfer the information over to the other district.

Please be aware that only some of your profile information will be moved over. You will still need to fill out certain sections on new applications.Back to TopQ:Can I combine multiple Recruit & Hire accounts with different districts?A:Unfortunately you are not able to combine accounts at this time.Back to TopQ:How do I find out about new job postings?A:You can sign up for job alerts on the main login page. Once this is done, you will receive weekly email notices of the jobs that the school has posted.Back to TopQ:How do I change the email address and password linked to my account?A:You can change your account information by logging into your account and selecting "Account Settings" at the top of the web page.Back to TopQ:If I transfer my account, do I lose all the information in the initial district?A:No, information will not be lost if you transfer your account. Your account with the previous district will remain active.Back to TopQ:The employment page is blank - there are no jobs listed.A:If you're using Internet Explorer, try using Google Chrome or another browser.Back to TopQ:Do I have to update my login credentials?A:Effective March 25, 2024, TalentEd/PowerSchool is implementing an update to bolster the security of the Applicant Tracking System. This modification provides an elevated level of security and streamlines applicant access to all district job boards. With this update, applicants can conveniently utilize a single set of login credentials across all Applicant Tracking Job boards.

To complete the registration, applicants will create a new account and transfer their current account data to the freshly established profile. After the sign-up, they will be guided through prompts to enter their old account details on the site, enabling the seamless transition to the new account.

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