PPS Teacher Hire, Assignment and Transfer Process

The goal of the hire, assignment and transfer process is to allow all teachers, including unassigned teachers, to apply and interview for positions that interest them. Following Phase II Internal, vacancies will be posted for internal and external applicant consideration.

For more information on each phase, please click on the appropriate link below:

Online Application for Internal Certified Staff 

PAT Internal Transfer Process- Updated 5/07/2013

            Phase I  Postings Open: Completed

            Phase I  Interviews: Completed

            Phase 2 Internal Postings open: June 6, 2013 - June 12, 2013

            Phase 2 Internal Interviews: June 13, 2013 - June 18, 2013

            Phase 2 External Postings and Interviews: Ongoing

                                                                                                                           View Internal Certified Vacancies

   View External Certified Vacancies




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Please note: All PAT unit-members (Prob 1, 2, 3 and contract) should complete or update their transfer application to apply to Internal vacancies. If you have any questions, contact HR at (503) 916-3544.

Employee Resources: 

If you are an unassigned PAT unit member Please read "Frequently Asked Questions - Certified" for answers to commonly asked questions regarding unassignment.

All first or second-year probationary unit-members should complete a new transfer application and apply to positions during Phase II. To create a transfer you must create a new account and select "Current PPS Contract Teacher". Click here for If you have not created a transfer application you must create a new application. Click here (pdf) for instructions. To update an existing transfer application, click here (pdf) for instructions.

All third-year probationary or contract teachers can use their existing transfer applications to apply for Open Certified Vacancies (Phase I and II). If you have forgotten your user name and/or password, click the "Go to Online Application" icon then select the "Forgot your Password" link. Enter the email address initially used to create the online application account. Your account information will be forwarded to that email address.