Of course, you must keep in mind the 45-day resignation deadline. If you are entering a new district, be sure to ask when you will receive your first paycheck. Some districts do not start the new school year payroll period until September, even if classes begin in August. If you know this in advance, you can plan around it. Some districts may arrange for you to receive a salary advance at an earlier date, if necessary.
Many school districts do criminal history checks on new employees.
A minor incident will not necessarily prevent you from getting a job, but lying about it on your application may very well get you terminated. Always answer questions on your employment application accurately. General housekeeping Whether you are moving to a new district or staying where you are, you will want to review your service record periodically to verify its accuracy. Summer is a good time to do this. Information in your service record is used to determine your salary placement and days of sick and personal leave available to you.