FAQ FOR PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES

It depends. Fort Wayne Community Schools adheres to all applicable federal and state laws regarding limitations on school employees due to past/current criminal history.

Any individual with currently pending criminal charges is not permitted to be hired by FWCS.

If you wish to inquire about your eligibility based on your specific criminal history, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@fwcs.k12.in.us for guidance.

First, you will want to make sure your application is as complete as possible to ensure it is not flagged for follow up. Please make sure you have provided as much detail as possible for your employment history and that you have an accurate, up-to-date resume attached. Please also regularly check your email (including spam/junk/clutter folders) to ensure you do not miss any potential contacts from the Human Resources Department.

Due to the high volume of applications received and the decentralized nature of our selection/interview process, you may not hear back regarding every position of interest. If you are selected for an interview, you will be emailed or called by the applicable school or department. If you are not selected for an interview and the position is filled with another applicant, you will eventually receive an email notification updating you about the position being filled.

Some positions can be highly competitive, so we encourage active job seekers to apply to any and all positions of interest to maximize your chances of being offered an interview.

Finally, if you have applied to a position but the hiring manager for that role is unable to view your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@fwcs.k12.in.us for guidance.

If in doubt about how to properly complete your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@fwcs.k12.in.us for guidance.

If you are a recent graduate who has not yet completed your initial licensing process, please indicate in your application, resume, and cover letter that your license is pending. This will ensure that principals understand you will be eligible for a teaching position once the licensing processes are finalized.

If you are currently pursuing an alternative licensure path, such as transition to teaching, please be sure to note a pending license in your application, resume, and cover letter. Please also highlight which alternative pathway you are using to become licensed.