How to Apply:
Certified Positions

Applying for Certified Positions in Boise School District

Thank you for your interest in joining Boise School District as a certified educator. Our goal is to build a strong pool of qualified candidates to fill teaching and pupil services positions as they become available. Follow the steps below to complete your certified application and submit all required materials.

For questions, contact us at employment@boiseschools.org or call 208-854-4074 (option 2).

View the Certified Applicant Timeline for important hiring season dates.

Student Teachers

If you’re currently completing your student teaching and nearing graduation, we encourage you to begin the application process now.

• A degree or credential is not required to start applying or to be scheduled for a screening interview.

• If hired, your credential must be issued before your employment begins.

Pupil Personnel Positions

You must be eligible for a Pupil Personnel credential through the Idaho State Department of Education to apply for the following roles:

• School Psychologist

• School Nurse

• Speech-Language Pathologist

• School Social Worker

• School Counselor

• Occupational Therapist

• Physical Therapist

For questions about certification, email certification@sde.idaho.gov.

1. Complete the Certified Application

👉 Click here to complete the Certified Application.

2. Add the Relevant Job Pools

Boise School District uses a content-area pool-based system for hiring certified staff not currently employed in a certified role within the district.

• Add only the job pools that match your endorsements and for which you are qualified.

• Do not contact principals or administrators about posted openings.

• Once your application is complete and you’ve been screened in a content area, you’ll be automatically considered for any relevant positions — including those marked “In-District Only.”

3. Submit Required Documents

Submit the following documents through your application or email them to employment@boiseschools.org:

• Valid in-state or out-of-state Teaching Certificate or certification status

• ABCTE applicants: submit your Passport to Teaching certificate

• Three recent professional references using the District’s Confidential Reference Form (found in the application) 

Tip: Use references who have observed your teaching.

• Resume (no photos, per district policy; cover letter not required)

• Transcripts from all colleges attended (unofficial accepted)

• Documentation showing you are Highly Qualified to teach grades 7/8 in core content areas

Note: If you don’t have all documents yet, you may still submit your application. You can return and upload documents later. Documents submitted separately will not be attached to your application until it has been submitted.

4. Screening Interview

After submitting your complete application and supporting materials, you may be contacted for a content-area screening interview.

• Screening interviews are conducted based on district hiring needs.

• You only need to complete one screening per content area.

• Scores from screening interviews are confidential and not shared with applicants.

💬 Need Help?

For the fastest response, please email us.

Certified Questions
📧 Email: employment@boiseschools.org
📞 Phone: 208-854-4074 (Option 2)

Benefit Questions
📧 Email: benefits@boiseschools.org
📞 Phone: 208-854-4074 (Option 3)

We're here to support you—reach out anytime during our office hours: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.