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Job Information
141 Lavaca St.
San Antonio, TX
Phone: 210-299-5606

Toni Thompson
Associate Superintendent for Human Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is my information confidential?
    SAISD is a public entity. Your application is considered a public document and is subject to disclosure, upon request, whether you apply with a paper document or through the on-line process. Our applicant files are available for principals to review as vacancies occur. Applications for teaching positions are available to principals to review as vacancies occur. You may be asked to provide your social security number as part of the employment process with the San Antonio Independent School District. In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 USC 552(a), disclosure of your social security number is optional except for purposes of receiving wages; however, failure to provide it may result in processing delays if we have multiple applicants with the same or similar names.

    Should you elect to disclose your social security number for reasons other than receiving wages and withholding taxes, San Antonio ISD would utilize your social security number for the following reasons: (1) Submission to the Safe Schools Project for the purposes of performing mandatory criminal background checks; (2) submission to the Texas State Board for Educator Certification for purposes of determining your professional status or other licensure status. Should the San Antonio ISD require your social security number for any other purpose not listed above, we will obtain your consent before utilizing your social security number.

  • Which positions use the online application?
    The on-line application is used for the four areas in Human Resources - Professional
    (Teachers and Non-teaching), Paraprofessionals and Clerks, Substitutes, and Classified.

  • What documents should I send in?
    Professional non-teaching applicants must send official transcripts and previous job evaluations and/or
    appraisals to Human Resources. Paraprofessional and Classified applicants should mail the experience affidavit to the Human Resources department. Please put the envelope to the attention of the appropriate section.

  • If my certification area is not listed or if my college major is not listed, what should I do?
    If you do not find the right information to select for your certification or school major, leave the field blank and fill in the information as it appears on your certificate and / or transcript in the appropriate box.

  • Do I have to provide past experience?
    If you have prior experience, you should list it. This helps us get to know you.

  • If I am an experienced teacher, do I have to list my student teaching experience?
    If you have taught for one (1) full year, you do not have to enter your student teaching experience.

  • If I have applied to SAISD before do I need to submit a new application?
    All professional applications remain active for one (1) full year. All other applications remain active for six (6) months. You may keep your file active by updating your information. Go to the on-line application and click on ‘already applied’. Enter your SSN as your applicant ID and enter your password. If you have forgotten your password, click on your password hint. If you have difficulty, call the Human Resources Office 210-299-5611.

  • I have an application on file. May I submit a letter of interest and resume for the posted position?
    Yes, you may submit as many letters of interest with a resume as you wish for posted positions. However, only one application is required.

  • What documents do I hand carry to the Human Resources interview?
    Other than professional non- teaching applicants everyone selected for an interview should hand carry:
    1. Documentation of Education (as required by the position)
      a. GED certificate
      b. High School Diploma
      c. Official College and/or University transcripts that show all degrees earned.
    2. State Driver License
    3. Social Security Card
    4. Professional Licensure/ Certificates
    5. CDL License if applicable

  • When do I schedule an interview with Human Resources:

    You should wait 5-10 days after submitting the on-line application and then contact the appropriate section to ensure your application is complete and schedule an interview, if the application is complete.

    Administrative applicants should wait 5-10 days after submitting the on-line application and then contact the secretary for administrative applications to ensure your application is complete. Those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by Human Resources.

    Should you have questions please contact:

    Administrative                          210-299-5611
    Certified Applicants                 210-299-5614 or 210-299-5660
    Paraprofessional/.Clerical         210-299-5615
    Substitutes                               210-299-5616
    Classified/ Skilled Trades         210-299-5651