Human Resources - Willis Independent School District (2024)

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Main Contact

Robert Whitman
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources & Operations
rwhitman@willisisd.org
936-856-1215

Jessica Diggs
Administrative Assistant for Human Resources
jdiggs@willisisd.org
936-856-1215

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  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Calendar Information
  • Coaching Opportunities
  • Former Employees
  • Employee COVID-19 Reporting
  • Pay Scales
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Retention Incentive
  • Substitute Teachers
  • Volunteers/Observations
  • Workers' Compensation

Frequently Asked Questions

Search FAQs

For which positions do I use the online application process?

Am I required to provide information regarding non-teaching experience?

How long will my application be kept active?

I have previous teaching experience. What will Willis ISD need to assure that my salary reflects this experience?

Am I required to provide information regarding student teaching if I am an experienced teacher?

I am not employed as a teacher but I do have experience in the job for which I am applying. Will I get credit for my experience?

Calendar Information

2024-2025 T-TESS Appraisal Calendar (PDF)

Coaching Opportunities

If you are interested in one of our available coaching opportunities, please apply for a teaching position for which you are qualified. You may indicate the coaching area you are interested in within the application under Extra Curricular Activities. Interested applicants may apply for these positions online.

Willis High School

  • HS Assistant Girls & Boys Soccer
  • HS Assistant Swim
  • HS Head Girls Golf
  • HS Assistant Softball
  • HS Assistant Girls Basketball
  • HS Assistant Volleyball
  • HS Assistant 9th & Varsity Football

Brabham Middle School

  • MS Girls Athletics

Former Employees

If you are a former employee who needs to access the Employee Service Center, please refer to this PDF.You will find instructions on how to register and gain access to the Employee Service Center. Upon separation with Willis ISD you are still able to access paycheck stubs, obtain your W-2, and additional information via this center.

Accessing the Employee Service Center for Former Employees (PDF)

Employee Handbook

2024-2025Employee Handbook (PDF)

Absence Reporting

Absence Reporting Instructions (PDF)

Resignations

If you are a current employee who needs to put in a resignation, please print the Resignation Form and fill it out. After you have completed the form, you will need to log into your Employee Service Center. Once you are logged into your service center, choose the My Employment Records taband then select My Employee Resignation. You will need to upload this form in the My Employee Resignation page in order to submit your resignation.

Willis ISD Resignation Form (PDF)

Instructions for Submitting a Resignation (PDF)

Records Release Form

Access the Willis ISD Records Request Form

Supervisor Quick Reference Guides

Job Title Change Requests (PDF)

Employee Leave Look Up (PDF)

Employee COVID-19 Reporting

As of March 13, 2024, the Texas Department of State Health Services has removed COVID-19 infection from the notifiable conditions list. According to the DSHS Communicable Disease Chart for Schools and Child-Care Centers, students or employees with COVID-19 infection may return to school when they are fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications. Self-reporting of COVID-19 is no longer required.

Please remember to utilize the following to help prevent the spread of COVID-19:

Utilize effective handwashing, good respiratory hygiene, and cough etiquette

Disinfect frequently touched surfaces

Avoid close contact with people who are sick

Please contact our District Leave Specialist, Mary Daniels if you have any questions.

Email:mdaniels@willisisd.org
Phone: 936-890-3187

Pay Scales

2024-2025 Teacher Pay Scale (PDF)

2024-2025 Hiring Schedule (PDF)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

For employees or former employees that need their employment verified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, please send the form via email to Jessica Diggs at jdiggs@willisisd.org.

Retention Incentive

At the February 2024 Board Meeting, the Board unanimously approved a resolution for the payment of a retention bonus in August 2024. The District and Board wishes to provide Willis ISD employees a one-time retention supplemental compensation payment for your continued and unbroken service to the students and school community of Willis ISD. The details of the Resolution are described below.

Retention Incentive (August 2024)To be paid to each eligible employee as outlined below. The payments will be scheduled to go out in August of 2024. Once the funds are ready to be paid to eligible employees, those employees will be required to sign an agreement noting the understanding they will be required to reimburse the district for the payment if they submit a resignation, are terminated, or are released prior to December 31, 2024.Should the employee separate from employment either voluntarily or involuntarily, by resignation or termination prior to December 31, 2024, the employee will no longer be eligible for this one-time retention incentive payment, or the employee will reimburse the District for the full amount of the one-time retention payment (if the resignation took place after receiving the funds). To further clarify, disqualification for the payment will include those that separate(d) / submit(ted) their intent to separate and are later rehired, regardless of the date of rehire.

  • $2,500 to each Teacher/Professional/Exempt employee with an official employment / start date with the district as of May 1, 2024
  • $1,500 to each Non-Exempt / Hourly / Part-time employee with an official employment / start date with the district as of May 1, 2024
  • $500 to each Non-Exempt / Hourly / Part-time employee with an official employment / start date between May 1 and July 1, 2024

Substitute Teachers

Becoming a Substitute Teacher

Thank you for your interest in becoming a substitute teacher for Willis ISD. Please follow these steps to be approved as a substitute.

  1. Complete an online job application(please use Google Chrome).
  2. Qualifications to substitute require proof of completion of high school or a GED certificate. If you are a college graduate, you must provide a copy of your college diploma or college transcripts with the date and type of degree. Texas Teaching License, 48 semester hours of college credit preferred.
  3. Approved applicants will receive an email invitation to the next inservice training. (Inservice trainings are scheduled on an as-needed basis only and are not pre-scheduled).

Resources for Current Substitute Teachers

Volunteers/Observations

Procedure for Volunteer Approval

Thank you for your interest in Volunteering/Observing in Willis ISD.

  • Each person shall be approved by the office of Human Resources prior to volunteering at a school building, event, field trip or any related WISD activity.
  • Observation students will follow the same process of approval as volunteers.
  • Volunteers must fill out a volunteer application online. When applying, be sure to indicate every campus you are interested in volunteering at.
  • In accordance with the Texas Education Code, Section 22.083, Willis ISD may obtain criminal history record information on an individual who has indicated, in writing, an intention to serve as a volunteer. By submitting the volunteer application, you give WISD written consent to run a criminal history check using your name and other identifiers. The information obtained is strictly confidential and will be processed through the Willis ISD Human Resources Office.
  • Campus principals and their designated campus volunteer coordinator will be notified of approved volunteers.
  • Volunteers must receive approval each school year.
  • The last day to submit a volunteer/observation application will be April 30th of the current school year.
  • You can check your volunteer status by logging back into the volunteer/observation application. You will not receive any written notification.

Apply to Volunteer

Note: Please use the web browser Google Chrome when applying.Due to the high volume of approvals, WISD suggests applications be turned in two weeks prior to the event at which you want to volunteer.

Volunteer Guidelines

  • A good volunteer is consistent, dependable, interested in making a difference, respectful and appreciative of teachers and students, and faithful to commitment.
  • Volunteers should dress neatly and in accordance to the dress policy for the campus.
  • Volunteers should consider things seen and heard at school confidential.
  • While volunteering during school hours, it is not permitted to pop in unexpectedly in your child’s classroom.
  • Volunteers should sign in with the receptionist to retrieve a paper badge from the campus for the day. Human Resources will not issue volunteer badges.

Workers' Compensation

Employee Acknowledge of Alliance Requirements (English)

Employee Rights(English)

First Fill-English-Optum-WC Prescription Form

First Report of Injury-FROI_PDF Fillable

Leave Election Form-Work Related Injury

Notice of Alliance Requirements (English)

Verification of Employment

Workers CompensationChecklist

Employee Acknowledge of Alliance Requirements (Spanish)

Employee Rights(Spanish)

First Fill-Spanish-Optum-WC Prescription Form

Injured at Work Form

List of Alliance Providers

Notice of Alliance Requirements (Spanish)

WC Verification of Employment PDF Fillable

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