$1000 Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus Offered to Internal Staff
Employee Referral Bonus Program

We’re excited to offer a $1,000 referral bonus program for all Newark Board of Education employees

Attention Newark Board of Education Staff

Do you know an amazing teacher that would be a perfect match for the Newark Board of Education and teaches in one of these content areas?

Bilingual

ESL

Special Education

Sciences

Mathematics

$1,000 Referral Bonus

As a Newark Board of Education employee, we believe you know better than anyone who can be successful here. You can speak to why our schools are a great place to work and to the impact all employees have on our students.

If you are a current employee and you refer a Bilingual, ESL, Special Education, Science, or Math teacher for the 2021-22 or 2022-23 school year, you can earn $1,000 per hire (minus applicable taxes). This Referral Bonus is open to current NBOE staff only (exceptions apply, see guidelines below).

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM FORM

You must log into Google using your NBOE username and password to fill out the form.

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The Details

  • How it Works

    Complete the EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM FORM for each candidate you refer.

    Tell the candidate to apply online at TeachNewark.com. Ask the candidate you are  referring to include your name in response to the question “How did you hear about us?” The candidate(s) must acknowledge that they were referred by you via the application.

    For each referral we hire in the capacity of Bilingual, ESL, Special Education, Science, or Math teacher for the 2021-22 or 2022-23 school year, you receive $1,000.

    All referrals must be submitted after March 1, 2021. Referrals made before March 1, 2021 will not be valid.

  • Ideal referred candidate:

    Must hold a CE, CEAS, or Standard certification in one of the following areas:

    Bilingual, English as a Second Language, Special Education, a Science, or Mathematics.

    Or:

    Must be in the process of getting certified through the traditional or alternate route and must have the correct certification issued at the time of hire.

    Cannot be a current teacher in the district.

    Referred candidates cannot be your direct report as a teacher at the time of hire.

  • Who is eligible to refer:

    Current NBOE internal staff with the exception of the following individuals:

    All hiring managers for teacher positions, such as, Principals, Vice Principals, D/Cs, HRS, Assistant Superintendents, CASA Members, Special Assistants, and Board Members are not eligible.

  • Can I get a bonus for more than one referral?

    Yes! For each candidate referral who is hired by the district as a Bilingual, ESL, Special Education, Science, or Mathematics teacher, you will receive a single, non-recurring, one-time payment of $1,000 per hire.

  • When will I receive my bonus?

    If your referred candidate is hired for the 2021-22 school year, you will receive a one-time payment in June 2022. 

    If your referred candidate is hired for the 2022-23 school year, you will receive a one-time payment in June 2023. 

    If your referred candidate is hired for any school year beyond the 2022-23 school year, you will not receive any bonus. This program is only applicable for the 2021-2 and 2022-23 school years.

    You will receive the bonus only if the referred person is an active ESL, Bilingual, Special Education, Science, or Mathematics Teacher at the time of payout.

  • What if more than one individual gives a referral for the same person?

    The first person to submit the referral and the name identified by the candidate will receive the bonus.

    NOTE: The Newark Board of Education reserves the sole right to modify the terms of this referral bonus program without notice.