Application Instructions for Teaching Positions
(Includes Counselors, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists)

We carefully screen all applications to ascertain which applicants will be invited to interview for positions. We conduct this screening based on review of the required information which you submit with your application. Applications are not processed unless all required information is included with the application. Incomplete applications are invalidated and discarded.  Please do not contact individual schools regarding vacancies. 

Online application instructions and requirements: 

• Fields marked with a red arrow are required.  The system will not allow you to submit your application until all required fields are completed.
• There are specific instructions on formatting the file prior to uploading.  Please read the instructions within the application for this information.
• Dates must be entered in the formats indicated.  If a field asks for a whole number, you cannot enter a decimal point or it will be returned with an error message.
• Upon completion of each page within the application, use the Continue button at the bottom of each page.  If you do not use the Continue button your information will not be saved.  There will be a list at the left to keep you informed of your progress.
• To apply for a specific position, please select that position from the drop down menu of open positions in the “employment preferences” section of the application.
• When all sections are complete, click the SUBMIT button and your application will be sent to Personnel Services.  You must successfully submit your application before it will show in the system.
• You may return to your application at any time to make changes, additions, or to select another posted position to be considered for.
• Upon successful submission of your online application form, you will receive an email confirmation.
• Arlington Public Schools requests that candidates do not contact schools regarding employment.
• To register as a NEW applicant click here to begin.
• To EDIT an existing application click here to login.

Requested Documents to Complete Your Application:

 

Resume:   An up to date resume with all work experience.

Transcripts: Copies of all college transcripts (Unofficial copies of transcripts are acceptable).

License: Submit copies of teaching licenses or letter of eligibility for a Virginia license.  

               (For information on how to become licensed to teach in Virginia click here.)

Letters of Reference: Submit two letters of recommendation. One should be from someone who recently supervised your work.

Professional Teacher Assessment Scores: Applicants with fewer than two years of full time teaching experience must submit scores.

If you are unable to upload your information you can send your documents to the following address:

Personnel/Applications Processing
Arlington Public Schools
1426 North Quincy Street
Arlington, Virginia 22207

APPLYING FOR A SPECIFIC VACANCY

• To update, log-in using the your user id and password you created.  Go to the area you wish to update and change the information.  Be sure to click the continue/save button at the bottom of the page.  Click the submit button.  
• You must click SUBMIT for any updated information to be sent to Personnel Services.
• To apply for a specific posted position please follow these instructions:

1. Log into your application
   
2. Click on the Start button
3. Click on the Continue button at the bottom of each page until you get to the Employment Openings page of the application that allows you to select a job.
4. Click the Add Job button
5. Select the position you would like to apply for from the list.
6. Click on either the Continue/Save or Add Another to add a different position
7. Click the Agreement section on the left next to the Red box
8. Enter Yes if you agree to the Applicant's Authorization Statement  then  click Continue at the bottom of the page
9. Click the Submit button on the left 
10. Click the Submit Application button to finish applying for an APS position(s)

• To view all of your documents we have one file, click on the  "View Application/View Submitted or Uploaded Documents" link when you log into your application.  Continue monitoring our website for openings and feel free to apply to any job you are interested in by selecting the job in your application and re-submitting your application.
• Once you select a job(s) and submit your application your name is provided to the administrator as an interested candidate.  It is then up to the administrator to review your information and decide which candidates to interview.  Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee an interview for each application received.
  

SCREENING INTERVIEW

Personnel Services maintains a pool of screened applicants for each teaching area. As we become aware of immediate and future vacancies, qualified applicants are selected for screening interviews. Applicants whose credentials and experience suggest the greatest potential for success in Arlington will be invited for a screening interview. Those selected are placed on active referral and are given priority for interviews with principals or other administrators for vacant positions.

SELECTION INTERVIEW

Applicants who are on active referral and who are referred for a specific vacancy will be interviewed by the principal or appropriate administrator. The principal or administrator will make recommendations to Personnel Services to fill the vacancy.

NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT

Notification of employment comes only from Personnel Services. If selected for a position, you will be informed by Personnel Services of your starting date and the terms and conditions of employment. You will be contacted regarding a date and time to come to Personnel Services to sign your contract and other appropriate documents.

APPLICATION RENEWAL

Applications are active for the school year for which you apply. Please notify the Personnel Office in writing to reactivate your application for an additional year.

COMMUNICATION WITH PERSONNEL SERVICES