Once you have registered a username/password; if you forget either your username or password, click on Forgot username/password. Your username/password will then be e-mailed to the e-mail address you registered with.

If you see a job opening you wish to apply for, select the posting title and click on “Apply”.

Google Chrome is the preferred browser. Click here to download Google Chrome.

Yes. You can review posted positions and apply if you are interested and qualified. If you apply to more than one position at one time, you will need to complete a single application. If you apply for multiple positions at different times, you will need to complete an application for each time you apply.

When you apply for a job with PPS, on Step 2 of the application you will be asked to update your resume, use existing resume and upload cover letter on each job application you submit.  You also have the option of uploading additional attachments such as Reference Letters, Writing Samples, Unofficial Transcripts, and/or Veteran Preference Documentation on Step 10 of the application. Once an application has been submitted you will no longer have access to edit your application, but you can upload additional documents within your careers profile under the My Job Activities tab. Attachments uploaded here will be visible to the Recruiter and Hiring Managers all job applications submitted.

You have the ability to go to the top menu bar and click on the “Review and Submit” section. Do your final review and click on “Submit Application”. Once you click Submit Application, you will no longer be able to make edits. An application confirmation will appear after your submission.  

The documents and videos below are available for guidance on the application system for both new PPS applicants considering employment and for current PPS employees considering transferring.

Application Guide for External Applicants (pdf) 

Application guide for Current PPS Employees (pdf) 

Once the posting is closed, Hiring Managers will begin reviewing applications.  This process could take up to a few weeks or more before applicants are contacted.  If you are selected for interview, you will be contacted.  Once the position has been filled, an email communication is sent to all applicants.  

If this is your first application with PPS, you will receive an email confirming that your online application has reached Human Resources. 

Application pools for potential job openings that are for general hiring, not for specific assignments or for specific locations. These pools are generally for difficult to fill jobs or when the particular locations have not been determined.

If you’re a licensed teacher from outside of Oregon, the first step is to review the information on the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission web page, First Time License. On the page you will find a PDF for Reciprocal Teaching License-Information and Instructions.

For some positions that provide classroom support such as, Educational Assistants, Instructional Technology Assistants, Library Assistants, Paraeducators, and Community Agents require at least 2 years of college (Associates degree or higher, 72 quarter-hours or 48 semester hours) are necessary to meet the Federal Paraprofessional HQ requirements.  This requirement can also be met through the Parpro Praxis exam provided by ETS (http://www.ets.org/parapro/register/)

To become a PPS Substitute, you must apply to an open certified or classified substitute applicant pool. Applicant pools are posted in the spring time to hire for the following school year. Initial review of applications begins in July. Applications are accepted year round until the applicant pools close in April.

Yes, if you have questions regarding the licensure process or if you are eligible for a license please contact Teacher Standards and Practice Commission (TSPC) at (503) 378-3586 or online at http://www.oregon.gov/TSPC/Pages/index.aspx.

The first step is to submit a completed application to a Substitute Pool. The Substitute Office will contact candidates who apply within 10 business days. If selected to move forward, candidates will receive an interview invitation. If chosen, references and onboarding will follow. This process can take a few weeks, as it is dependent on a variety of factors. We recommend constantly checking your email and maintaining a high level of email responsiveness each step of the way.