Employee Information Center

How to Apply for a Certified Position


Step 1: Complete an online application

Click here to complete an online application

Click here for detailed instructions on how to apply

You are encouraged to apply prior to the posting of job openings.

Step 2: Complete the TeacherFit Assessment

You will be provided a link to complete TeacherFit once you submit your application. Since you will need approximately 30-35 minutes to complete the assessment, it is not required that you complete TeacherFit immediately following the submission of your application; however, the assessment should be completed within 24 hours of application submission. When you are ready to complete the web-based assessment, simply log back into your application and click on the TeacherFit link.

Step 3: Submit required application materials

The following materials must be submitted:

  • Completed Certified Application and Essay Question
  • Current Resume
  • Three Confidential Reference Forms
  • Copies of your transcripts to date from each college/university you have attended
  • A copy of your teaching Credential or Credential Status
  • A copy of your highly qualified status according to the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act from last employer (Out-of-State Teachers)

New applicants will need to scan and/or attach the required documents to the online application. If you experience problems attaching materials, contact the Employment and Benefits office at employment@boiseschools.org.

Step 4: Complete a screening interview

Once all complete application materials are received, Employment and Benefits staff will contact the applicant to schedule a screening interview based upon district staffing needs.

Step 5: Indicate job vacancies for which you would like to be considered

Click here to go to vacancy announcements

Vacancy announcements will be posted on the District website. In-district professional staff who complete an online Transfer Request will be considered. A manifest request to hire outside applicants will be determined after transfer requests are reviewed.

Step 6: Manifest (list of applicants)

When a manifest request for outside applicants is authorized, the Employment and Benefits staff will review applications to determine the qualified candidates to be placed on the manifest. The manifest is sent to the site administrator. The site administrator will contact the candidates on the manifest for an interview. Applicants are asked not to call the sites or the Employment & Benefits Department to request placement on a manifest.

Step 7: Offer of Employment

The site administrator will recommend a finalist to the Area Director, and if approved, the site administrator will extend an offer of employment.

Step 8: Contract Processing

After the finalist has accepted the employment offer the manifest will be sent to the Employment and Benefits office for contract processing. The finalist will receive a letter of welcome and a request for materials (i.e. original transcripts and credential) in order to prepare the contract.