Ames Community School District

Welcome to the Ames Community School
District’s automated application system.

How to Apply for a Job.

We no longer accept any paper applications or attachments. You must complete the electronic
application and attach all necessary documents
in order to apply for a specific position.

Applicants with complete files will be screened by an administrator according to established criteria. An
interview team will select the successful candidate
for hire.

The advantages for applicants of our electronic system include:

· You will be able to control your application data
since you will have the ability to update your application whenever necessary.

· You will be able to select the position(s) for
which you wish to apply with the click of a button.
Your information will automatically be forwarded
to the person in charge of selecting candidates
to be interviewed.

· You will receive notification of the status of your application via e-mail

Dr. Tim E. Taylor Ph.D.,
Superintendent

Human Resources Department
Educational Services Center
415 Stanton Avenue,
Ames, Iowa 50014-7331
515/268-6610
FAX 515/268-6633
www.ames.k12.ia.us

"The mission of the Ames Community Schools is to ensure that all learners develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values and personal esteem necessary to grow in and shape a changing society."

The new system is e-mail driven. If your e-mail address changes, you must update it in the application or you will not receive status notifications from us.

Questions regarding these applications can be directed to:
Ms. Mary Jo Tungesvik or Ms. Sharon Olson at 515/268-6613 or 515/268-6612
or by e-mail to mjtungesvik@ames.k12.ia.us or solson@ames.k12.ia.us.

Within the applications there is an “Attachments” section to be used to
submit the following documents. Each document must be no larger than 2 megabytes. The total of all attached documents must be no more than 5 megabytes.

Administrator Applicants

  •            Cover Letter

•            Current resume

  •            At least three recent letters of reference.

  •            Iowa Administrative License .
Director Applicants

• Current resume

• At least three recent letters of reference.

Teaching Applicants

  •            Cover Letter

•            Current resume

•            At least three letters of reference

•            Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)

  •            Iowa Teaching License .

Classified Applicants
(Secretaries, Custodians, Educational Assistants, Information Technicians, Maintenance, Media Technologists)

  •            Cover Letter (optional)

  •            Current resume (optional)

  •            Transcripts (optional)

Coaching/Co-Curricular Applicants

  •         Valid Iowa Coaching authorization or endorsement

Substitute Teaching Applicants

   •         Iowa Teaching License

Substitute Classified Applicants
(Secretaries, Custodians, Educational Assistants, Information Technicians, Maintenance, Media Technologists)

   •            Merely complete application as presented, no attachments necessary

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL REMAIN ACTIVE FOR ONE YEAR
Click Here To Begin the Application Process
It is the policy of the Ames Community School District to maintain a nondiscriminatory environment in every aspect of the operation of the District. The District will provide equal educational and employment opportunities without regard to sex, race, national origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status in its educational programs and activities or its employment and personnel policies. Dr. Tim Taylor, Superintendent, is the reporting officer for affirmative action, desegregation, and discrimination.

Any questions should be directed to: Dr. Tim E. Taylor
Educational Services Center
415 Stanton Ave.- Ames, IA 50014
(515) 268-6610

Please see the District Profile or Reports page for more information .