Application Process for Administrators

ADMINISTRATIVE SELECTION PROCESSES IN JORDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Jordan School District has a process for assistant principals to apply and be considered for a principalship.

CURRENT ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL APPLICATION PROCESS FOR A PRINCIPALSHIP

Current JSD administrators are eligible for principal assignment consideration at any time, however Cabinet will conduct an optional interest interview every four years for current administrators in the district. Here is how to apply:

Annual applications are opened in August.
Current JSD administrators interested in an optional interview should complete the application in Frontline : https://www.applitrack.com/jordandistrict/onlineapp/
Selecting a preference for a principal assignment in an elementary, middle, high, special education, or District Office area is required.
Annual interviews are held in October.

ADMINISTRATIVE POOL APPLICATION PROCESS (application window: July 1 through March 31)

Administrative Pool Applicants – must: 1) completed 5 years of experience in education, AND 2) will hold a current administrative license/endorsement by August 1, then complete step 1 below.

You may be considered for an interview after completing an administrative application and meeting all applicant screening requirements.

STEP 1:

Complete the current Administrative Pool/FT Paid Internship application in Frontline: https://www.applitrack.com/jordandistrict/onlineapp/

Mark that you are interested in the “Admin Pool”. The administrator application will remain active throughout the entire school year.

Provide the following required 3 references, which must meet the following criteria:

Current Administrative Supervisor.
2^nd Administrator with whom you have worked with in the last 5 years.
A professional reference with whom you have worked with in the last 5 years.

Please note: Your application will not be processed until all 3 required references are completed and returned.

All your references will receive an email from Mailbot@applitrack.com requesting they complete our Administrative Reference Form on your behalf. It is important you personally notify them to complete and submit the Administrative Refence Form ASAP.

Prepare a video, no longer than 3-minutes describing how your: 1) skills, 2) knowledge, and 3) experience make you the best administrative candidate. Include a link in your application to a Google drive or YouTube video, and verify your link is viewable to anyone who has the link. You may need to adjust the share settings on your video.
Following STEP 1 of the application process, applicants will receive an email notification indicating whether or not the applicant will move to STEP 2 of the administrative pool application process. Applicants not moving to STEP 2 may reapply during the next school year. See details of STEP 2 below.

STEP 2:

Administrative Pool applicants who receive an email notification indicating the applicant is moving forward to STEP 2, will be invited to a half day interview in November, January, March or May. This is a mandatory, in person interview with the Administrative Cabinet. These interviews will be held on a Monday or Friday to accommodate travel plans for any out of state applicants.
Current full-time, paid Jordan School District administrative interns will enter the Administrative Pool application process at this step and will be required to participate in a complete STEP 2 interview in November.

Following STEP 2 of the application process, applicants will receive an email notification indicating whether or not they are accepted into the Administrative Pool. Those applicants who receive an acceptance notification may be invited to participate in STEP 3, at any time while in the pool. Accepted applicants will remain in the Administrative Pool for two-years and then must reapply.

STEP 3:

Administrative Pool applicants may be scheduled for a 20-minute situational presentation based on a specific topic determined by the Administrative Cabinet. At the discretion of the Administrative Cabinet, STEP 3 may be completed in person or virtually.

Following STEP 3 of the application process, accepted applicants will remain in the Administrative Pool for two-years and then must reapply.

Administrator
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FULL-TIME PAID ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIPS (application window: July 1 through March 31)

Jordan School District also offers full-time paid administrative internships. These internships are for educators currently enrolled or who have recently completed a university administrative and/or leadership program. These positions are;

Paid on a 187-day contract on the Teacher Salary Schedule: https://employment.jordandistrict.org/competitive-licensed/
Elementary level positions receive an additional 20 paid contract days.
Secondary level positions receive an additional 10 paid contact days.
Assignments are for 1-year only, with no guarantee of a permanent administrative position.
Internal applicants, if selected, will be treated as an employee on a leave of absence during the internship assignment year. Internal applicants chosen as an intern will have the right to return to a licensed position for which they are qualified.
External applicants, if selected will be on a 1-year only administrative internship assignment.

ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN APPLICANTS MUST:

be enrolled in a university administrative and/or leadership program, OR
have a current in state or out-of-state administrative license.

STEP 1:

Complete the current Administrative Pool/FT Paid Internship application in Frontline: https://www.applitrack.com/jordandistrict/onlineapp/

Mark that you are interested in the “Full-Time Paid Internship”. The administrative internship application will remain active throughout the entire school year.

Provide the following required 3 references, which must meet the following criteria:

Current Administrative Supervisor.
2^nd Administrator with whom you have worked with in the last 5 years.
A professional reference with whom you have worked with in the last 5 years.

Please note: Your application will not be processed until all 3 required references are completed and returned.

Prepare a video, no longer than 3-minutes describing how your: 1) skills, 2) knowledge, and 3) experience make you the best administrative candidate. Include a link in your application to a Google drive or YouTube video, and verify your link is viewable to anyone who has the link. You may need to adjust the share settings on your video.
Following STEP 1 of the application process, applicants will receive an email notification indicating whether or not the applicant will move to STEP 2 of the FT Paid Internship application process. Applicants not moving to STEP 2 may reapply during the next school year. See details of STEP 2 below.

STEP 2:

Administrative Internship applicants who receive an email notification indicating the applicant is moving forward to STEP 2 will be invited to an interview in January or March. This is a mandatory, in person interview with the Administrative Cabinet. These interviews will be held on a Monday or Friday to accommodate travel plans for any out of state applicants.

Following STEP 2 of the application process, applicants will receive an email notification indicating whether or not they are accepted for the full-time paid administrative internship. Those applicants who receive a 1-year internship assignment will interview in November to enter the Administrative Pool.

Administrator
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UNPAID ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIPS (application window: August 1st through June 30^th)

Educators desiring an unpaid administrative internship placement must complete an online application in Frontline: https://www.applitrack.com/jordandistrict/onlineapp/
The Human Resource Administrator, in collaboration with the school principal and/or Administrator of Schools, will make all unpaid administrative internship assignments. Administrative Internship assignments are not to be made by the prospective intern.
Indicate the month you will be available to begin the unpaid administrative internship assignment (September to June). Applicants must apply during the school year they plan to complete their administrative internship.
The Human Resources Department will notify the prospective unpaid administrative intern via email, with an APPROVED unpaid administrative internship placement assignment. It will be the responsibility of the applicant to contact the principal for scheduling and assignments.

JSD EMPLOYEE REQUESTS:

Unpaid administrative internship hours must be completed during off contract time or outside regular school assignments.
Unpaid administrative internships should broaden an intern’s administrative experience; therefore, placement at their current school location is unlikely.

OUT OF DISTRICT REQUESTS:

Before being assigned an unpaid administrative internship in JSD, all out of district unpaid administrative internship applicants must complete a BCI background check, which will allow JSD to receive a BCI report.
Fingerprinting is available by appointment only. The scheduling link will be provided via email after your application is submitted. Currently, there is no cost for a background check and applicants will be required to show a Government issued photo ID at the appointment.

Administrator
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