1. Are you able to obtain employment in the United States?
2. Do you authorize Kilgore Independent School District to conduct a criminal background check?
3. I understand that I may be required to submit fingerprinting procedures in compliance to Senate Bill 9 for certain employees in Texas Public Schools.
4. I hold the appropriate degree(s), license(s), and/or certification(s) listed as required in the job description for this posted position.
5. I authorize Kilgore Independent School district to obtain any information from the Texas Education Agency regarding my certification credentials including reviewing any certification testing results using the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) and the Educator Certification Online System (ECOS).
6. I authorize all persons listed in this application to give Kilgore Independent School District any and all information regarding my employment, education and any other pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise, and release all parties, such persons, and the District from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing same to the District.
7. If employed by the District, I agree to conform to all district policies and procedures. I further understand that no representative of the District, other than the Superintendent or designee, has any authority to enter into any agreement, oral or written, for employment for any specified period of time, or to make any assurance of continued employment.
8. I understand that this application and all supporting material becomes the property of Kilgore Independent School District which reserves the right to accept or reject said application.

1. Have you ever been convicted of, plead guilty or no contest to, or received probation, suspension, or deferred adjudication for any felony offense or a misdemeanor offense involving moral turpitude (including, but not limited to, dishonesty, fraud, deceit, theft, misrepresentation, deliberate violence, offense of a sexual nature, drug or alcohol related offenses or acts constituting abuse under the Texas Family Code)? If yes, please explain.
2. Are you related to any member of the Kilgore ISD Board of Trustees? If yes, please give the name of your relative and the relationship.
3. Can you perform the essential job functions of this position based on the attached job description?
4. Have you ever left a school district during the school year for reasons other than medical? Received a less than satisfactory employment evaluation from any employer? Been asked to resign? If yes to any of the above, please explain.
5. How many days of employment have you missed during the last three years?
6. What activities would you be willing to sponsor?
7. To what professional organizations do you belong?
8. What types of community activites are or have you been active?
9. List any honors or awards you have received.
10. What is your philosophy of education?
11. How many years of certified teaching experience do you have?
12. Why do you desire a position with the Kilgore Independent School District?
13. Are you currently receiving benefits from the Texas Teacher Retirement System?

Primary Purpose:
Plan and provide therapy to students with mental, physical, or emotional disabilities.  Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to maximize physical or mental functioning, increase independent functioning, and/or adjust to disabilities.

Education:
Valid Texas license as an occupational therapist granted by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (TBOTE)

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of rehabilitation procedures, activities, and equipment used in occupational therapy
Knowledge of pediatric conditions and pediatric occupational therapy        
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
Six months experience as an occupational therapist, preferably in the school setting

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Cover Letter
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Certifications

Professional: 3 of 6 external references required.