Application Process and FAQs

• Once in the Career Site you can
  • Type in specific keyword or requisition id at top to narrow list
  • Type in location at top to narrow list
  • Select specific fields over to the left to narrow list
  • Search through list for desired position

• External Candidates –
  • Create a username and a password that you will remember
• Internal Candidates –
  • Your account is automatically created as a current employee

• External Candidates –
  • Click on Forgot your username? to receive information through email
  • Click on Forgot your password? to receive information through email
• Internal Candidates –
  • If accessing through a network computer within the district, you will be logged in automatically through your district credentials
  • If accessing through a device or a computer outside of the district, log in with district credentials to Office 365 to gain access. If you forget your district credentials, you may call the IST Help Desk at 316-973-4357

• After applying, you can view all your submissions by clicking the My Jobpage You will see your Draft Submissions, Your Completed Submissions, and Withdrawn Submissions
  • Under the position/s, you will see the Job Status and Submission Status.

Click on My JobPage and under the position; you will see View Email Messages. All emails sent to you regarding the position will be sent to the email address you provided and a copy will be in Taleo.

Wichita Public Schools is currently transitioning away from using  a third-party provider, Harver, to facilitate reference checks. In the event you receive an automated email instructing you to provide references through this provider, you may disregard. 

Contact Human Resources at 316-973-4605 or humanresources@usd259.net

In order to qualify for certain state and federal funding, Wichita Public Schools requires all Title-funded paraeducators to meet state requirements. 

These requirements include:

• Have a high school diploma or a GED certificate AND
  • Complete 48 hours at an institution of higher education OR
  • Obtain an associate’s (or higher) degree OR
  • Pass a State approved assessment that assesses the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or reading, writing, mathematics readiness).

If you do not yet meet these requirements, Human Resources offers the para PD now assessment at no cost to applicants.

Please contact the Human Resource Department to access the study materials and schedule your proctored test at (316) 973-4605 or humanresources@usd259.net