Frequently Asked Questions - Answers
Employment
What employees are considered Certificated?
Certificated employees include teachers, counselors, librarians, media specialists, psychologists, process coordinators, principals, assistant principals and certificated department directors.
What employees are considered Support?
Support employees include all non-teaching staff such as secretarial, clerical, paraprofessionals, custodial, bus drivers, food service employees, maintenance workers, nurses, computer technicians and programmers and a variety of other non-teaching positions.
How do I apply for a position at Springfield Public Schools?
All vacancies are posted under Career Opportunities . If you see a position you would like to apply for, you may apply by clicking on the appropriate links. Please print, sign, date and mail your application to the Human Resource office. You may also apply in person at our office.
I missed the deadline - can I still apply?
No. Once a closing date (deadline) has passed, no applications will be accepted. Please continue to visit the SPS site and apply for new jobs as they become available.
How long will my application be active?
We keep applications active for one year. After one year applications are moved to inactive for one year and then they are destroyed.
Where is the Human Resources Office located?
Kraft Administrative Building
940 N. Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65802 (See map and directions)
What are the hours for the Human Resources Office?
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Summer Hours: June 2 - August 8
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
I've been teaching in another district/state for two years. Where will I be placed on the salary schedule?
Years of experience in a full-time certified/contracted position equals step placement. Maximum 10 years, i.e. 10 years of experience in preceding 10 years equals step 10 on the salary schedule
How do I become a substitute teacher?
Effective January 14, 2008, substitute services for Springfield Schools will be provided by Kelly Educational Staffing. For more information or to apply to become a substitute, visit the Kelly Educational Staffing Web site.
May I contact the school or hiring department to find out more about the job?
Yes. There is a list of schools, departments and contact information in the drop-down links at the top of the page, or in the District Phone Numbers link to the left.
What kinds of benefits do SPS employees receive?
Please see Benefits.
How can I volunteer in the Springfield Public Schools?
Please see Volunteer Program.
What is required to become a teacher in the Springfield Public Schools?
Please see Missouri Educator Certification Requirements.
Do I have to go on direct deposit?
Yes. Direct deposit is mandatory as a requirement to work for SPS.
I was just hired, now what do I do?
Once you have been hired the first thing you need to do is to come to the Human Resource office and pickup fingerprinting information.
Please see New Employee Orientation section also.
Are copies of transcripts acceptable?
No. Originals are required. Faxes, photocopies, grade reports and computer-generated copies are not acceptable.
How do I check to see if my Confidential References have been turned into HR?
Please contact Debbie Franklin, Human Resources/Benefits Receptionist at
417-523-0002 or you may email her, djfranklin@spsmail.org.
Who needs to obtain a yearly substitute certificate?
After a paraprofessional with 60+ college hours has been hired, they must apply for a substitute certificate annually and submit official transcripts (Faxes, photocopies, grade reports and computer-generated copies are not acceptable). Please email Marsha Bishop, Human Resource Analyst, mbishop@spsmail.org.
