Employment


Employment

We are pleased that you are considering a career at the Douglas Public Schools, where teachers, administrators, and support staff share a passion for education and life-long learning. We seek dynamic, inquisitive minds, and aim to foster a spirit of independence and enterprise in both students and staff.

Candidates interested in joining a school culture of adaptability, reflection, mutual support, and ongoing professional development are strongly encouraged to apply for a position on the DPS team. Please review the current career opportunities by clicking on the School Spring links below.


How to Apply

Application
Individuals interested in a posted position should submit a letter of application, their current resume, a copy of DESE licensure (teaching positions), and copies of their transcripts (if applicable) on SchoolSpring.com. 

Make sure to search: Douglas Public Schools once you're on SchoolSpring.com

If you have any questions please contact:

Lauren Tibbetts
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent 
 
21 Davis Street   
Douglas, MA 01516
508-476-7901

[email protected]    

Applicants are informed that school systems are required to obtain all available criminal offender record information (CORI and SAFIS Background Check (fingerprint) per 603 CMR 51.00) from the criminal history systems board (CHSB) of any current or prospective employee or volunteer of the school department. We will need to make a copy of the appropriate state or federal ID with your picture for the CORI form if invited to the school for an interview.   

Candidates who are invited to an interview should bring a completed Employment Application and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Acknowledgement Request Form to the interview. Be sure to complete all sections of the employment application, especially the Employment History page with all previous employment, dates, and contact information. 


Suitability Determination Letters

Please email suitability determination letter requests to Lauren Tibbetts at  [email protected]. The request must include the name and email address of the person the letter will be sent to.

Employment Verifications

Please fax all employment verifications to  508-476-4423 or e-mail  [email protected]. Please allow 72 hours for all verifications.



SAFIS Fingerprinting

Fingerprint

For more information on how to register for your SAFIS fingerprint appointment, follow the steps below:

Step 1     
• Go to the IdenttoGo website to make an appointment.  

Step 2
• Click on "Online Scheduling" or call 866-349-8130 to schedule an appointment.
• Type in your first and last name. 
• Select "PreK-12th Grade Education (ESE)."
  

• Choose "Licensed Educator" or "All Other School Personnel." 
• You will need a credit card to pay or you can pay by check onsite. The fee is $55.00 if you hold a DESE
license and $35.00 for anyone who does not hold a DESE license. 
• You will need our district DESE code: 00770000 when prompted.
• Be sure to enter all REQUIRED demographic information before submitting. 
 

Step 3 

• Make note of your registration confirmation number to bring to your scheduled appointment. 

Step 4  
• Go to your scheduled appointment. Be sure to bring back the receipt provided and give a copy of the receipt to the Doug
las Public Schools Central Office.