Schedule Your American Fidelity Appointment!
The Hiring Process
School Leader Hires You!
School leader submits a "Recommendation for Hire" to be processed by HR.
Officially approved for hire at monthly Board meeting.
Email from HR with Next-Steps
Receive an automated email from the HR hiring system with your next steps, including your onboarding and orientation dates. (Takes about 1-2 weeks.)
Begin completing required tasks from HR/Frontline email.
Onboarding (@ EPSAC)
Bring:
certificate, if you have it
official transcripts, if not sent via secure/official email
social security card
driver’s license or passport
your awesome smile for your ID Badge photo
During: activate your account; learn about platforms/logins, benefits, payroll, and navigating resources
Complete Required Tasks (HR) in Frontline
Complete Your Benefits Paperwork and Return to Receptionist/HR at EPSAC
Complete Required Training (see other section below)
Required Trainings
Curriculum & Content Trainings: August 2, 2024
Smart Start STOIC & CHAMPS: August 5-7, 2024
Canvas LMS: Grades 4-12 (3 format options)
Standards-Based Grading: Grade 5
Math Curriculum Training (Elementary & Secondary)
GCNs (Global Complain Network): state-mandated trainings for all educators = self-paced, online modules; must be completed between August 1 and October 1,2024 (not prior to August 1st).
Plus More Opportunities, such as a weeklong Conscious Discipline Institute and Summer Workshop Extravaganza, open to all EPS staff!
SPED Mild/Moderate Training: See link for more details.
How to Get Your Educator Chromebook
You'll pick this up during the mini-expo at the end of Onboarding!
Helpful Resources
Elementary Overview: Contacts & Curriculum
Secondary Overview: Contacts & Curriculum
Academic Calendar - 2023-24
Teacher-Leader Effectiveness - check out the rubric used for development and evaluation of EPS teachers
On-Demand Tutorials - how to access your paycheck, how to request a substitute, etc.
Get optional support from the EPS Foundation (incredible non-profit that supports Edmond Schools):
Don't spend your own money on your classroom... Create a quick and simple DonorsChoose Project for funding!
Onboarding Booklet in Digital Form - 2023-24
EPS Educator Dashboard - Once you have your Edmond-Google account, explore the resources. The Dashboard is homebase for all EPS educators, not just new hires.
Contacts
Here to help!
HR:
Elementary - Lauren Couey
(405) 340-2833 lauren.couey@edmondschools.netSecondary - Kari Bodenski
(405) 340-2253 kari.bodenski@edmondschools.netBenefits: - Joann Adair
(405) 340-2974 joann.adair@edmondschools.netDistrict Substitute Coordinator - Debora Bivins
(405) 340-2216 debora.bivins@edmondschools.netCertified Supervisor - Laura Potter
(405) 340-2827 laura.potter@edmondschools.netHR Coordinator- Jenny Howard
(405) 340-2959 jenny.howard@edmondschools.net
Payroll:
Certified Payroll, Elementary - Peggy Duncan
(405) 340-2832 peggy.duncan@edmondschools.netCertified Payroll, Secondary - Jill Schmidt
(405) 340-2831 jill.schmidt@edmondschools.net
Technical Help:
(405) 340-2810, or place a “Technology Help Request”
FYI: Ongoing Support & Growth Opportunities
Early-Career Supports:
Edmond has an early-career support program for you! Supports include:
video bank - gain insights and ideas via short videos of your EPS colleagues in action; watch, reflect, and grow your own practice!
mentor or mentor-team at your school
early-career coach for Year 1 teachers
content and ed-tech specialists ready to partner with you!
on-demand tutorials, such as how to find your paycheck
district-observation day(s) - opportunities to observe other teachers around the district
optional Teaching Subscription Boxes
learning/PD workshops
The Oklahoma State Department of Education also has a cool opportunity you can apply for: OSDE First Class Cohort
includes training and stipends ($)
applications open to Year 1 teachers, Year 2-3 teachers, and educators who are interested in serving as a virtual instructional coach to the Year 2-3 teachers in the program
Quick Links
Pssst... Use the "New to EPS" drop-down menu at the top for more great stuff!
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