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Frequently Asked Questions

Please read the questions below before contacting the District about your application. Questions are grouped into categories to help you find information quickly.

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Application

Q:Can I save my incomplete application and return to complete it at a later time?A:Yes. You may logout of your application at any time and return later. When you are ready to complete your application, enter your username and password and you will be allowed to continue your application if the job posting is still open.Back to TopQ:How do I apply for a job?A:Once you find a job you would like to apply for simply click on the title of the job (e.g. "Maintenance Technician"). Then you will review a description of the job and click on the Apply for This Position button. At this point you will either need to login to an existing account you have already created or create a new account. To create a new account click on Create A New Account And Apply For This Position button. Then answer the on-screen questions to create an account. You must complete all required fields and click the "Save and Submit" button at the end of the application. When your application is successfully submitted, you will receive a Confirmation Number. You can use this confirmation number to reference a specific application.Back to TopQ:What do I do if I accidentally withdraw my application? Can it be reactivated?A:Yes, your application can be reactivated. Please send an email requesting the reactivation of your application to dutcha@lmsd.org.Back to TopQ:I don't have current clearances yet. How can I complete and submit my application?A:Many applicants are currently working on obtaining clearances. Insert a "place card" in the area for clearances by typing on a blank sheet of paper that your clearances are in process and then upload that message. Please know that all hiring is conditional on compliance with the District, state and federal clearance requirements.Back to TopQ:I am finished all my coursework and student teaching but do not yet have my PA certificate. Can I still apply?A:Yes, if you have a letter of eligibility from your college/university. Upload a copy of your "Letter of Eligibility" from your college or university stating that all requirements have been met for PA teacher certification.Back to TopQ:I have updated information/changes I want to add to my application. Do I need to reapply?A:You do not need to reapply. You may make changes to your application profile at any time. Be sure that you do not withdraw your application during the process. If you accidentally withdraw your application, remember to send an email to gordonk@lmsd.org to reactivate your application.Back to TopQ:What transcripts do you require?A:Please upload both undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Interview committees want to review a complete educational record.Back to TopQ:Who should I address my cover letter to?A:If you do not know the name of the Principal or Department Supervisor to which the position you are applying for reports, you may address your cover letter to Felicity Hanks, Human Resource Manager or Kyra Gordon, Hiring Supervisor.Back to TopQ:I have updated my profile but when I view a PDF of my application it shows the old information. Is there any way to overwrite this?A:When you submit an application, the system locks your answers in permanently. HR departments are aware of this and know to check candidate profiles for updated information.Back to TopQ:What happens if I withdraw my application?A:If you withdraw your application the district will no longer consider you for the position from which you are withdrawing. If you withdraw by mistake, please send an email to gordonk@lmsd.org to reactivate your application.Back to TopQ:My application status says “Incomplete”. What should I do?A:If your application status reads “Incomplete,” you will need to contact the district to ask why they have marked it this way. The district’s HR department will tell you if additional application materials are needed.Back to TopQ:If I do not have my PA PPID number yet, what should I enter in that field?A:You can enter (7) 9s in the PPID field.Back to TopQ:How will I know if I received an interview?A:Interview invitations are sent out through the application system and you will receive an email notification with the time, date, and other details of the interview. You must respond to that notice and accept or decline it (this must be done on a laptop - it is not smart phone compatible). We will do our best to reschedule if you have a conflict if sufficient advanced notice is provided. Please monitor your email address attached to this TalentEd account.Back to TopQ:I have an out-of-state instructional certification. Am I still able to apply to LMSD jobs?A:Yes, please apply. However, you will have to be able to obtain a PA certificate prior to employment with LMSD. The PA Department of Education offers reciprocity for some certifications from some states. Please review the PDE website for certification information.
https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx
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Attachment

Q:What types of files do you accept for Resume, Cover Letter, Letters of Reference etc?A:All files attached to your application must be in .txt, .rtf, .pdf, .docx, or .doc format. If you need to upload an image or scan, you must convert it to pdf or place it into a Word doc file.Back to TopQ:Do I need to send original transcripts to the district?A:No, original transcripts are not required when you complete your application. Unofficial copies of your transcripts are acceptable for uploading. Many colleges/universities permit students to download "unofficial" copies of transcripts. Please know that if all transcripts are not uploaded your application will look incomplete to reviewers. Furthermore, offers will not be made without confirmation of educational status through transcripts.Back to TopQ:Can I upload more attachments?A:You are currently limited to a maximum of six (6) upload documents. These will carry over to other applications if you apply for more than one job.Back to TopQ:Can I upload a separate group of attachments for each job posting to which I apply?A:At this time there is no way to upload different attachments for different job postings. If you overwrite your current attachments with new ones then the old versions will no longer be viewable by the district.Back to TopQ:Can I upload different cover letters for each job posting to which I apply?A:There is currently no way to upload different cover letters for each job to which you apply. It is best to use a generic cover letter when adding one to your attachments page. This may be unnecessary in some cases where there is a specific page on the application for you to type your cover letter.Back to Top

General

Q:How do I check the status of my application?A:Log into your account and then click on the Application Status tab. If you have already applied for a job it will be listed under the Current Applications section. If you want to view additional details about the job you applied for click on the Details link associated with the job. If you have applied for jobs in the past that have been filled, it will be listed in the Previous Applications section.Back to TopQ:Is this a secure website, and is my data secure?A:Yes. All data transfers use 128-bit or 256-bit encryption depending on your computer's capabilities. This is the same type of encryption used for most online banking transactions.Back to TopQ:I forgot my username or password. How can I retrieve it?A:From the main job listings page, click the link "I Forgot My Password." Enter your email address into the box and your information will be sent to that email address.Back to TopQ:I do not have a PA certificate in the area the job posting is requiring. Will the district emergency certify me in this area?A:No. Lower Merion School District is fortunate to have a large pool of qualified applicants for open positions. It is not our practice to emergency certify teachers in most cases.Back to TopQ:I want to know the status of the position I applied for. May I call HR for an update?A:Talent Ed enables applicants to check the status of a position electronically at any time. Once a position is filled, the status of the posting will change from active to filled or inactive. Unfortunately, due to the large number of applicants for each position, we do not encourage phone calls regarding the status of an opening. When the posting closes, a notification will be sent out.Back to TopQ:How do I apply to jobs as an internal applicant?A:To apply to jobs as an internal applicant, you must currently be employed by the district to which you are applying. There are two ways to create an internal account. Some districts have an “Internal” button enabled at the top right of the screen which will take you through the process of creating an internal account. If you have already created an account and would like to change it to internal, select the “Account Settings” option at the top of the screen after you have logged in. On the right side of the page there is an “Account Type” section. Here you can change your external account to internal by selecting “I am a current employee.”Back to TopQ:How do I view internal job postings?A:To view internal job postings, login with an internal account. The internal postings will appear under the job listings with all of the external postings.Back to TopQ:How do I transfer my Recruit & Hire account from one district to another?A:To transfer your account, sign out of the site (if applicable) and begin applying for the position you would like. You will be prompted to create a new account, sign in, or transfer a currently existing account. Enter the email and password that is connected with your other Recruit & Hire account. Enter the state that the account is located in and press continue. The site will locate your other account. You can then select it to transfer the information over. Please be aware that only some of your profile information will be moved over. You will still need to fill out certain sections on new applications.Back to TopQ:Can I combine multiple Recruit & Hire accounts with different districts?A:Unfortunately you are not able to combine accounts at this time.Back to TopQ:How do I find out about new job postings?A:You can sign up for job alerts on the main login page. Once this is done, you will receive weekly email notices of the jobs that the district has posted.Back to TopQ:How do I change the email address and password linked to my account?A:You can change your account information by select “Account Settings” at the top of the web page. To access account settings you will first need to login.Back to TopQ:If I transfer my account, do I lose all the information in the initial district?A:No information will be lost if you transfer your account. Your account with the previous district will remain active.Back to Top