Human Resources
June 2021 Newsletter
News From Recruiting
Our recruiting team is actively posting known teacher and support-staff vacancies and would like to remind all employees to check the HR website frequently to see opportunities for internal transfers (www.k12northstar.org/jobs).
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Employees who have completed their probationary period are eligible for internal transfers.
There are many support staff positions currently available. To apply for one of these positions, go HERE.
If you are interested in a Teaching Assistant position, please note that the position requires that one of the following criteria be met:
Completed at least two years of higher education (at least 48 semester hours or the equivalent); or
Obtained an associate’s degree or higher; or
A high school diploma or its equivalent and have passed the ParaPro assessment or the HELP.
For more information about the ParaPro Assessment, visit https://www.k12northstar.org/cms/lib/AK01901510/Centricity/Domain/4355/Forms%20and%20Documents/ParaPro%20Assessment%20Facts%20Image%2002.2020.pdf. You can also find more information at www.ets.org/parapro.
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FEA Members:
A teacher must be at least in the second semester of their second year of teaching or a first-year part-time teacher seeking a full-time position.
To apply for one of the vacancies below, click HERE.
Please remember that beginning July 1st, positions will be open to external applicants only. Currently, external applicants will be considered only after the consideration of all eligible internal applicants.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our recruiting team:
Extension 11277
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News From EEO / Title IX
On May 17, 2021, the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced a virtual public hearing to be held from June 7, 2021 to June 11, 2021. The purpose of this public hearing is to gather information about how to improve the enforcement of Title IX, which protects students and employees from discrimination on the basis of sex.
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Non-Represented News
Please note the deadline to return contracts to Human Resources is June 30, 2021.
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Employee Spotlights
Mandatory Training Update
Canvas courses for mandatory training have been closed.
During the month of June, HR will update the trainings in preparation for reopening at the beginning of July.
If you have questions regarding your mandatory training please contact the employee relations specialist at ext. 11395 or training@k12northstar.org.
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Military Access Updates
REAL ID UPDATE: REAL ID Required by May 3, 2023
Alaska has received a waiver for the implementation of the Real ID Act requirements (https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id). Alaska issued driver's licenses (REAL ID or standard) will be accepted for military access until May 3, 2023 at which time a REAL ID will be required. Information on obtaining a REAL ID is located here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/ID%20News.htm
Fort Wainwright - Main Gate Under Construction
Fort Wainwright has begun the gate closure for the summer construction season which is expected to continue until October 2021.
The main gate (Gaffney) is now closed. You will need to pick up access passes for post from the Lazelle Gate which is temporarily the new visitor center. New gate locations and visitor center locations are listed below:
Main Gate/Gaffney Road: Closed
Badger Gate/Badger Road: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Trainer Gate/Trainor Road:
Everyday - Inbound/Outbound 0530-2000
Everyday - Outbound only 2000-0530
Lazelle Gate/Lazelle Road: Inbound only - open 24 hours, 7 days a week *Temporary Visitor Center for Passes*
Project and updated gate access information is located here: https://home.army.mil/alaska/index.php/fort-wainwright/garrison/des
There are no access changes for Eielson Air Force Base that we are aware of at this time.
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Volunteer Highlight
With Robin's help, the HR team was able to step outside the office and help in the Clean-Up day efforts.
FNSBSD Human Resources
Email: human.resources@k12northstar.org
Website: https://www.k12northstar.org/hr
Location: 520 5th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK, USA
Phone: 907-452-2000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanResourcesFNSBSD/