Katy Independent
School District
New Hire Information
Hiring Process
Following the required background check, all new hires will receive an email with required action items which include:
- New Hire Checklist (from TalentEd) – These will be sent to the email provided on your application. The login details will be included in the email. Please log into your TalentEd account to review and complete the required forms. These must be completed prior to attending a verification of employment meeting.
- New Hire Meeting – An email will be sent that has information about your meeting. This meeting must be completed prior to your start date.
- I-9 Identifications which may include: Driver’s License and a Social Security Card, or US Passport. Other acceptable documents can be found in the attachment with the email you received.
- Any other document (transcripts, service records, etc.)
- Service Records - If you are submitting service records, visit Service Record Information. Check out the Frequently Asked Questions for more details.
- Transcripts - Electronic transcripts must go directly from the college/university to officialtranscripts@katyisd.org. Electronic transcripts can not be forwarded to Human Resources. Transcripts can be mailed to 438 FM 1463 Katy, TX 77494. Check out the Frequently Asked Questions page for more details.
Hiring Information
- Professional staff can review the summer staff development opportunities by clicking the link here: Professional Learning
- Instructional Calendars
- Student Transfer Information and Application - Full-time employees are eligible to request a student transfer into Katy ISD from another school district.
- Pre-Kindergarten enrollment - Full-time employees' children can attend a tuition based PK program if their child doesn't meet the state criteria for the free PK program.
- Mandatory training - The Professional Learning Department or your direct supervisor will provide you with details regarding the training after you have completed the New Hire meeting. You have 30 days after you start employment to complete the training. They are required to be completed each year.
- Questions?
Compensation, Payroll & Risk Management
- Compensation
- Payroll (Employees are paid on the 15th and the last day of the month. In most cases, there is a delay of about five weeks from your first day of work until your first paycheck.)
- Risk Management (Benefits)
- Teacher Incentive Allotment
- Voluntary Retirement Plans
- TRS Retirees
- Any TRS Retiree seeking full or part-time employment with Katy ISD must validate they have not been employed by a TRS-covered employer for 12 consecutive, calendar months. TRS-retirees that desire to work as a substitute are NOT subject to the 12-month guidelines.
Health Services Information
- Please return the form to the Katy ISD Risk Management Department located in the Education Support Complex. The form may be sent via interoffice mail.