New Employee Onboarding
Welcome to the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Congratulations on accepting your new position! 🎉
To ensure a smooth transition and timely processing of your employment, please complete the four-step onboarding process detailed below.
STEP 01
Sign Your Digital Onboarding Packet
No paper, no printing! You will receive your official onboarding packet digitally via Adobe Sign. Keep a close eye on your inbox for this link so you can complete and sign your paperwork online.
STEP 02
Lock In Your Onboarding Appointment
Appointments must be scheduled and completed before the start date listed on your New Employee Letter.
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Important Scheduling Notice:
Please use only the official New Hire Calendar Link provided inside your Confirmation and Next Steps Email (sent from recruiting@k12northstar.org). Do not schedule directly with individual HR Coordinators.
STEP 03
Attend Your Appointment
📍 Where to Go
520 Fifth Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701.
Check in on the 3rd Floor at the HR Front Desk.
Check in on the 3rd Floor at the HR Front Desk.
📸 ID Badge Photo
Dress to impress! We will be taking your official district photo for your physical employee access badge.
🚗 Parking Rules
Use the district lots between 5th/6th Ave or 6th/7th Ave. Avoid street parking, as it has a 2-hour limit.
💼 What to Bring Document Checklist:
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Identification for Form I-9: Bring original, unexpired physical documents (See acceptable document list).
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Fingerprinting Fee: $49.00 processing fee (accepted via cash, check, money order, or credit card).
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Direct Deposit Info: A voided check or official bank letters detailing your routing and account numbers.
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Credentials: Any transcripts and certifications applicable to your specific job description. Please follow standard Transcript Submission instructions.
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Dependent Information: Marriage or birth certificates for any benefit-eligible dependents you intend to register.
STEP 04
🍎 For Certified Teachers & Principals Only
Newly hired certified educators and building administrators must ensure that all official academic transcripts and a completed Employment Verification of Service form are submitted cleanly to the HR operations unit. Detailed instructions can be found on the HR Verification of Employment page.
🔹 DashHire – Experience Verifications (EV)
If you need service records completed by a former school district or employer, these requests are managed via DashHire. You can initiate this transfer electronically:
Option 1: Employee-Initiated (Recommended)
- Go to www.verifent.com/log-in, click "Get Started", then "Login". If you are a new user, click "Register" to set up your Employee Account.
- Pro-Tip: Pre-fill your profile details under the "Resume" tab first to map your core fields automatically.
- Click "Start Experience Verification" (or Get Verified > Experience Verification).
- Hiring Entity: Enter "Fairbanks North Star Borough School District" (your new employer).
- Select the required form types, then click "Choose Former Employer(s)". Search and select your previous school district or employer.
- Sign electronically and click "I Agree - Continue" to submit.
REQUIREMENTS
🏫 For Paraprofessionals & Instructional Support Staff
If you are joining us as an instructional support team member, please review the specific certification rules and onboarding updates on our official Instructional Support Staff Requirements Page to verify your position prerequisites.