Frequently Asked Questions



Questions
1)  Where is the Somerville Public Schools Human Resources office located?
2)  Where can I find out more about the educator license process?
3)  How do I find out about the status of my application?
4)  How do I become a volunteer, tutor or student intern?
5)  Is an online application sufficient or do I need to submit a hard copy resume?
6)  I don't have all of the required qualifications or application materials requested. Should I still apply for the job?
7)  Who do I contact to find out about health and dental insurance contribution rates?
8)  Where can I find out about salary rates?
9)  Who do I contact to learn more about a specific program, department, or school in the Somerville Public Schools?
10)  What is the process for current employees to request a leave of absence?
11)  How can current employees find out about their current sick, personal, or vacation day balances?
12)  How does SICK LEAVE BANK MEMBERSHIP work?
 
Answers
1)  Q Where is the Somerville Public Schools Human Resources office located?
A

The Human Resources office for the Somerville Public Schools is located in our Central Administration building, located at 42 Cross Street in East Somerville.  Our mailing address is: 42 Cross Street; Somerville, MA 02145. You can also contact us by phone at (617) 625-6600.
2)  Q Where can I find out more about the educator license process?
A
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) offers
information on their webpage at http://www.doe.mass.edu/educators/
3)  Q How do I find out about the status of my application?
A
Employment applications submitted on our webpage are considered active and will be
considered and reviewed in accordance with the appropriate search timeline. If you are
selected for an interview, a hiring manager will be in contact with you directly.
4)  Q How do I become a volunteer, tutor or student intern?
A
learn more about becoming a volunteer in Somerville, please visit the Volunteer
webapage Here: http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us/Volunteer
5)  Q Is an online application sufficient or do I need to submit a hard copy resume?
A
All applicants for employment are encouraged to submit an online application. No hard
copies are accepted unless specified in the job announcement.
6)  Q I don't have all of the required qualifications or application materials requested. Should I still apply for the job?
A
The online application database allows applicants to update their application online as
needed and add or remove attachments as needed. We encourage applicants to update
their online application and attach materials as requested per the job announcement.
7)  Q Who do I contact to find out about health and dental insurance contribution rates?
A

The City of Somerville webpage offers information on benefit plans and contribution rates. To view this information, please click here

8)  Q Where can I find out about salary rates?
A

Information about employment compensation for Somerville Public School positions can be found on our careers webpage here. You can also contact the HR office for more information.
9)  Q Who do I contact to learn more about a specific program, department, or school in the Somerville Public Schools?
A
To learn more about a program, department, or school in Somerville, you can begin by
visiting our webpage to learn more about our programs and our schools.
10)  Q What is the process for current employees to request a leave of absence?
A
Employees should submit the request in writing to their immediate supervisor and then
foward a copy to the HR office.
11)  Q How can current employees find out about their current sick, personal, or vacation day balances?
A
Employees can access this information by logging on to the secured/ password protected
HRDB website. Please contact the HR office for more information.
12)  Q How does SICK LEAVE BANK MEMBERSHIP work?
A

Sick leave bank membership is voluntary and available to employees who are members of an employee union with a collective bargaining agreement that provides for this benefit.  The benefit is administered under the terms of each collective bargaining agreement.

 

Currently, this benefit is available to qualified employees who are members of the following employee unions:

  • Somerville Administrators Association
  • Somerville Teachers Association, Unit A
  • AFSCME Food Services Union
  • AFSCME Somerville Clerical Association Union