Dear Applicant: Thank you for your interest in applying with Hunters Point Boarding School, Inc. (HPBSI). Hunters Point Board School is a bureau-funded school located in Apache County, approximately five miles south of Window Rock, Arizona. In July, 2010, the Bureau of Indian Affairs Hunters Point Boarding School became a Grant School, Hunters Point Boarding School, Inc. The Mission of HPBS is To provide a safe learning environment that ensures quality education while incorporating cultural diversity. Below are the following documents needed to present a complete packet for consideration for vacant position(s): 1. HPBSI Employment Application 2. Letter of Interest 3. Resume 4. Copy of High School Diploma/GED 5. Copy of College Degree(s) and/or Certificates 6. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts are required upon hire) 7. Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation 8. Navajo Nation Background Check (10-year) 9. AZ DPS Clearance Card 10. Federal Background Check (Subject to favorable background clearance) 11. Certified 5-year Motor Vehicle Report (state of issued driver license) Your application will become property of HPBS upon receipt of Human Resources Office and will be kept on file for six months. Should you have any questions or need additional information please contact the Human Resources office at (928) 871-4439, ext. 26. Sincerely, Human Resources Manager 1
Date: HUNTERS POINT BOARDING SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION Date Available to Work: Which position(s) are you applying for: Do you have the legal right to accept employment in the United States? Yes No If no, have you applied for work authorization? Yes No How did you learn about this position? I. BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION Social Security # Driver s License # State: Name Last First Middle Other names used if applicable: Current Address Permanent Address Phone Number: Email Address: Street City State/Zip Street City State/Zip Cell Phone: II. INDIAN PREFERENCE 1. Do you claim Indian Preference? Yes No III. 2. Do you claim Navajo Preference? Yes No 3. If yes, please indicate TRIBAL AFFILATION: 4. If yes, please indicate TRIBAL CENSUS NUMBER: CERTIFICATION/ENDORSEMENTS Type of Certification (complete if applying for teaching or administrative position; a copy of all certifications is required before commencement of work): Elementary Education Certificate Guidance Counselor Certificate Special Education Certificate School Administrator Certificate Superintendent Certificate Substitute Certificate Emergency Substitute Certificate Other: 2
Type of Endorsement (complete if applying for teaching or administrative position; a copy of all endorsements is required before commencement of work): Bilingual Gifted Reading Specialist Library Media Specialist Other: IV. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL DATES ATTENDED (MM/YY) FROM TO GED/DIPLOMA/DEGREE RECEIVED MAJOR/MINOR & GPA COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL/BUSINESS SCHOOL TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL/BUSINESS SCHOOL V. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Must be completed even if resume is submitted.) Student Teaching Experience : COOPERATING TEACHER: COOPERATING TEACHER: : COOPERATING TEACHER: : 3
List all Teaching Experience (most recent first.) Attach and additional page if necessary. Employment Other Than Teaching (most recent first). NAME OF EMPLOYER AND MAILING ADDRESS DATE EMPLOYED POSITION: DESCRIBE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: NAME OF EMPLOYER AND MAILING ADDRESS DATE EMPLOYED POSITION: DESCRIBE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: NAME OF EMPLOYER AND MAILING ADDRESS DATE EMPLOYED POSITION: DESCRIBE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Explain any gaps in employment: 4
VI. COMPUTER SKILLS Name of Software or Program Type of Work Produced Years of Experience VII. LANGUAGES LIST ANY LANGUAGES SPOKEN AND CHECK THE BOXES THAT BEST DESCRIBES YOUR SKILL LEVEL Language Speak Some Speak Fluently Read Some Read Fluently Write Some Write Fluently PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES (MUST cover the past two years) VIII. List business or professional references that are not related to you and are not previous supervisors. If not applicable, list three school or personal references. Date Work Home Name Title From Date To City/State Telephone Telephone IX. PLACES OF RESIDENCE List all place of residence over the past five years, beginning with your current residence. Address City/State Date From Date To Landlord (if applicable) and Phone Number X. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1. Do you have a physical condition which may limit your ability to perform the job for which you are applying? 2. If answered yes to question 1, will you need reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying? 3. Do you have any relatives in the Department for which you are applying? 4. Will you travel if the job requires it? 5. Will you work overtime if required? 6. Are you able to meet the attendance requirements of the position? 7. Have you ever been bonded? XI. BACKGROUND INFORMATION 1. Have you ever been arrested for or charged with a crime involving a child? 5
2. Have you ever been found guilty of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) or guilty to, any felonious offense, or any of two or more misdemeanor offenses under Federal, State, or tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact or prostitution; crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children? 3. Have you ever been dismissed (fired) from any job, or resigned at the request of your employer, or while charges against your or an investigation of your behavior was pending? 4. Have you ever had any license or certificate of any kind (teaching certificate or otherwise) revoked or suspended, or have you in any way been sanctioned by, or is any charge or complaint now pending against you before any licensing, certification or other regulatory agency or body, public or private? 5. Are you being investigated for any alleged misconduct or other alleged grounds for discipline by any licensing, certification or other regulatory body (teacher certification or otherwise) or by your current or any previous employer? 6. Have you ever been found guilty of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) or guilty to, any other crimes not listed above? If any of the above statements have been answered yes, provide date, explanation of the violation, disposition of the arrest(s) or charge(s), place of occurrence, and the name and address of the police department or court involved (you may attach additional sheets or paper if necessary): XII. Conviction of a crime is not an automatic bar to employment. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, and the relationship between the offense and the position applied for, will be considered. Please note that any false statement in this section or anywhere else on this application will result in denial of employment. Your application will be checked against your Arizona Department of Public Safety Clearance Card, and investigation of your driving record to be conducted by the school s insurance, a criminal background check to be conducted by the Navajo Nation Police Department and a background conducted by a security clearance company chosen by Hunters Point Boarding School. COMMUNITY SCHOOL/DISTRICT ASSOCIATION Please list any community schools or school districts for which you have previously worked: Are you currently under contract with of these districts? If yes, where: Contractual date: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNTIL THE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED AS DIRECTED HEREIN. XIII. ORIGINAL STATEMENT In your own handwriting, write a brief statement explaining why you chose to enter the education field. UNDER OATH AND PENALTY OF PERJURY, I SWEAR THAT I HAVE FULLY AND TRUTHFULLY ANSWERED ALL THE QUESTIONS IN THIS APPLICATION AND ALL OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS APPLICATION IS THE TRUTH. X Applicant Signature Date 6
HUNTERS POINT BOARDING SCHOOL, INC. NOTIFICATION/AFFIDAVIT/SIGNATURE CONSENT TO CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS, CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RELEASE I,, have applied for employment with Hunters Point Boarding School, Inc. (hereafter HPBSI ) to work as a. Employees at HPBSI are subject are subject to the following federal and tribal laws: 1. The Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (P.L. 101-630) states that all Indian tribes which are contract or grant recipients under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act or Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 are subject to investigation and minimum standard requirements, and that character investigations are a federally mandated requirement. 2. The Crime Control Act of 1990, Child Care Worker, Employee Background Checks (P.L. 101-647) states that each agency of the Federal Government and every facility operated by the Federal government (or operated under contract with the federal government), that hires (or contracts for hire) individuals involved with providing child care services to children under the age of 18 shall assure that all existing and newly hired employees undergo a Criminal History Background check. 3. The Navajo Nation Privacy Act, Title 2, which states that a protected record includes some employment records. This release is the written permission to release those records to HUNTERS POINT BOARDING SCHOOL, INC. for the sole purpose of a background investigation. It is the policy of HPBSI not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including sexual harassment as described in HPBSI policies concerning sexual harassment), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by federal law. HPBSI abides by federal laws regarding people with disabilities. If you have a special need, reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries regarding compliance with any of the above may be directed to HPBSI Business/Human Resources Department; or to the Director of the Officer For Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Federal Office Building, 1244 Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582. Every answer I have provided on this application is both complete and truthful. I understand and agree that: (1) is any information is omitted from, or not filled in on this application, or if any false information is furnished, HPBS will reject my application; (2) if any false information is furnished, I will be ineligible for any consideration for employment and may be subject to criminal prosecution; and (3) if I am employed by HPBSI I may be dismissed from employment, criminally prosecuted, and if certified, my certificate may be revoked, if it is later determined that I have furnished false information on this application. I understand that in order for HPBSI to determine my eligibility, qualification and suitability for employment, HPBSI will conduct a background investigation before I am considered for an offer of employment. This investigation may include asking my current and any former employer and educational institution I have attended about my education training, experience, qualifications, job 7
performance, professional conduct, and evaluations; as well as confirming my dates of employment or enrollment, position(s) held, reason(s) for leaving employment, whether I could be rehired, reason for not rehiring (if applicable), and similar information. Personnel employed by the HPBS shall certify that they are not awaiting trial and have never been convicted of or admitted in open court or pursuant to a plea agreement committing any of the criminal offenses listed in HPBSI Policy IV (I)(7) on the Navajo Nation or similar offenses in any other jurisdiction. It is a violation of HPBSI Policy IV (I)(7) for a person seeking employment with HPBSI to fail to give notice of conviction of a dangerous crime against children such those listed in HPBSI Policy. Employment with HPBSI is conditional and rests upon (a) satisfactory pre-employment reference checks, (b) submission of a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card, (c) a criminal background check conducted by the Navajo Nation Police Department, (d) a background check conducted by a security clearance company chosen by HPBSI, (e) if applicable, an investigation of your driving record to be conducted by HPBS insurance company, and is subject to (f) the policies and regulations of HPBSI, (g) submitting documentary proof of authorization to work in the United States, (h) and, if required, proof of appropriate certification/licensing and/or Indian Blood. Employment will not be finalized until all requirements have been met to the satisfaction of HPBSI. Misrepresentation or omission of pertinent facts may be just cause for termination. Parties providing this information will be released from any liability in connection with reference and background checks made by HPBSI. Under penalty of prosecution and termination, I hereby swear and certify that the information presented on this application is true, accurate and complete. I authorize the investigation of all statements contained herein and understand that any document relevant to this information may be reviewed by agents of HPBSI. Dated this day of, 20. Applicant s Signature Applicant s Printed Name Notary Witness Signature My Commission Expires Note: a photocopy or facsimile (FAX) copy form that shows my signature shall be as valid as an original. 8