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New Employees

Welcome to the Manhattan-Ogden School District! We are thrilled to have you as part of our team. We believe that every new employee contributes to our commitment to providing excellent education to our students and school community, and we look forward to working together toward that goal.

As part of our onboarding process, all new employees will go through a 45-day introductory period. This period allows both you and the district to ensure a good fit, with ample time to learn about your role and responsibilities. At the conclusion of this period, your supervisor will conduct an evaluation to recommend your transition to continued employment.

During the introductory period, enrolled benefits will begin the first of the month following the 45-day period. Your leave will begin to accrue upon hire; however, cannot be utilized until after the introductory period ends and you are recommended for continued employment

We are excited to support your growth and success in our district and look forward to working together. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to HR or your supervisor.

Once again, welcome aboard!

 – USD 383 HR Team

  • Before starting employment (including substitute teaching), all new hires are required to complete an online application and attend Orientation. Human Resources will conduct New Employee Orientation on Mondays at 2:00 p.m. and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. Orientation is by appointment only. We will begin promptly in the Human Resource Department at Lincoln Education Center, 901 Poyntz Avenue, Room 102. During the orientation you will be provided with information and an opportunity to ask questions. Paperwork will be completed and collected and/or online submissions confirmed. If all paperwork including appropriate ID’s and the Health certificate/TB screening are complete you will be photographed for an identification badge. Please allow at least an hour to an hour and a half to complete this entire process.  

    When you are contacted about attending orientation or return your Letter of Intent (Licensed/Certified hires) you will be emailed a checklist of tasks to complete. These tasks should be completed prior to orientation if possible. All forms are also available in paper format in the Human Resources Office. Completing the tasks prior to orientation will expedite the hiring process and get you on the job sooner. Certified/Licensed hires for a new school year, should complete all tasks prior to new teacher orientation. 

    All new hires will be asked to bring acceptable document(s) for identification and work authorization.

    • Social Security Card
      • This is required to ensure withholdings are tied to the employee’s record with the IRS.
    • Documents for establishing Direct Deposit
      • Examples include a voided check, deposit slip or documentation from your bank.
    • Additional forms of documentation for the I-9 Verification --- possible options include:
      • Birth Certificate
      • Driver’s license
      • Passport

    It is recommended that the following be uploaded as part of the checklist of tasks, however, official copies maybe provided to the Human Resource Office. 

    • Health Certificate/Tuberculosis Test (Must have been taken in the past three years)
    • Official College Transcripts (if appropriate for the position)
    • Teaching License (Teacher or Substitute Teacher position)
    • Emergency Substitute Certificate (Substitute Teacher position) 

  • You can now complete finger printing in the HR office. We will send all required documents to KSDE.

    1. What to bring
      • 1 form of picture ID
    2. What we will mail
      • Finger printing card                      
      • Waiver agreement
      • $57 check or money order, made payable to KSDE (Price increase July 2024)
    3. Next Steps for Licensure

    Please contact Alesia Bittner (785-587-2000 Ext. 1832)  in HR to schedule an appointment to have finger prints completed, we will provide the waiver and finger print card. This appointment will take about 20 minutes.

  • In order to substitute teach for Manhattan-Ogden USD 383, you must hold a valid Kansas Teaching License or a valid Emergency Substitute License. Please visit our website to complete an online application. Once you have completed the online application, and it has been reviewed, you will be contacted to attend New Employee Orientation and complete additional paperwork including a background check. If you have questions, please be sure to contact our office. 785-587-2000 Ext 1835.

    Additional Note To Substitute Teacher Applicants:

    Fingerprinting

    You can now complete finger printing in the HR office. We will send all required documents to KSDE.

    1. What to bring
      • 1 form of picture ID
    2. What we will mail
      • Finger printing card                      
      • Waiver agreement
      • $57 check or money order, made payable to KSDE (Price increase July 2024)
    3. Next Steps for Licensure

    Please contact Alesia Bittner (785-587-2000 Ext. 1832) in HR to schedule an appointment to have finger prints completed, we will provide the waiver and finger print card. This appointment will take about 20 minutes.

  • Apply or Renew Your License

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ONLINE APPLICATION FORMS for APPLICANTS

    (Note: If a blank screen is displayed, and you are using Google Chrome, switch your browser to Firefox or Internet Explorer)

    • Find the appropriate form from the list on the License Applications page
    • Click on the link “Review Requirements and Access Form"
    • Review the requirements
    • Access the Public Authenticated Applications website
    • Create a user name and password
    • Before you can fill-out and submit any online application, you must register a user name and password to be used for the current application process. Remember this user name and password if you want to pay electronically when it is time to pay!
    • A different username and password can be created each time you fill out an application form. *Do not log-in with the username and password you may use to access KEEP or other KSDE authenticated applications.
    • Click on the register button to display the KSDE User Registration Form.
    • Follow the steps to complete the registration process.
    • Log in with the username and password you created to see the “KSDE Web Applications” link.
    • Click on the “License Application” menu option to access the application form you need.
    • Fill in the form and submit.

    You can monitor the progress of your application using the License Lookup

     Payment:

    • Can be in the form of personal check, cashier’s check, money order or electronic check or credit.
    • If your application submits directly to KSDE, your screen will display full instructions for paying as soon as you submit your form.
    • If verification from the Kansas school district or Kansas college/university is required to complete your application process, the application will be forwarded automatically to them for completion when you submit. Once the district and/or college/university portions are completed and submitted, you will receive an email requesting the application processing fee. Full payment instructions will be provided in the e-mail.