BPS Hiring Process

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  1. Submit an application. Go to Boston Public Schools’ Talent Ed homepage. You can find open positions by entering search terms into the search bar, read the job descriptions, and apply for those that are right for you. 

  2. Applications are reviewed.  Each school/department hiring team, typically the school leader and the Personnel Subcommittee of the School Site Council, will review applications for their posted positions.

  3. Interviews are scheduled and conducted. School/department hiring teams will conduct interviews with district-approved interview questions and teacher candidates provide a sample lesson demonstration.

  4. Hiring committee recommends a candidate. The Office of Human Capital checks qualifications and then the offer is sent to the candidate. 

  5. Offer is accepted by candidate. Other applicants for the position will be notified via email when a position has been filled.

  6. The Office of Human Capital sends onboarding checklist. This includes paperwork to complete, scheduling a Welcome Session, and running background checks.

    Note: TalentEd has a dedicated Candidate Support Hotline, designed to help candidates access their accounts and otherwise troubleshoot problems they may be having. The number is: 877-974-7437

Timeline

 
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Mid-October: The District-Wide Early Hiring Pool opens.

The District-Wide Early Hiring Pool is a general application for teachers. By submitting your application to the district-wide posting, you have the opportunity to participate in a pre-screen phone interview and to become part of the district's Priority Pool. School leaders will have early access to the candidates in this pool, enabling them to reach out to interested candidates prior to the official district posting of jobs in early March. By applying to this position, you are demonstrating a commitment to BPS and its students, and your application materials will be available to all school leaders who have openings for the upcoming school year. In addition to applying to the Early Hiring Pool, we also recommend that you apply to at least 8-10 school-based positions once they are posted in early March. In this way, the opportunity for an in-person interview is greater. In the meantime, your resume will be on file for any position that is available sooner.

 
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October: Recruitment Events Begin

The Recruitment, Cultivation and Diversity team will host workshops on topics essential to success in BPS classrooms and events for potential applicants to connect with school leaders across the district. Please see the Events Calendar for information on those events and to register. It is highly recommended that you apply to the Early Hiring Pool before attending these events.

 
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March 1: Teacher job postings go live. Jobs are posted and applications can be submitted for positions for the following school year. Please note that there will still be postings for the current school year’s positions that have yet to be filled, and that positions will continue to be posted as vacancies arise.  

 
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March-July: Hiring process is conducted by school/department hiring committees. The district uses a mutual consent hiring model, where school leaders make the hiring decisions for their own schools (prior to this policy, teachers were hired by the central office and placed into schools). School Hiring Committees will schedule interviews with applicants for their positions. The Office of Human Capital’s goal is for all hiring to be done by July 1.

Tips

  • Update or reformat your application materials using our example resume template, and example cover letter template.

  • Be sure to upload your application materials as a PDF in TalentEd.

  • Apply to the Early Hiring Pool no later than February 1 (but earlier is recommended). This increases the visibility of your application. You also need to apply for specific positions starting March 1.

  • See the Events page, and attend as many workshops and events as possible to get useful information and guidance on the application process.

  • Attend recruitment events to get a chance to interact with school hiring committees and get an understanding of what schools are looking for.

  • Keep checking the job postings. Most positions go up on March 1, but more will be added throughout the spring and summer as school leaders assess vacancies in their school. 

  • Each school may have different hiring timelines. Some are finished as early as April, and some may still be hiring in August.

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