Teacher Reference Check
(Required for top candidate out of district ‐ submit to HR)
As part of the applicant’s pre‐employment evaluation, the applicant has authorized the David Douglas
School District to check references, obtain information from prior employers, and take other actions to investigate
any information relevant to the position for which they have applied for.
Note: If prior employer declines to provide any information or provides limited information, please document.
Applicant: ____________________________________Position: _______________________________
Name of Reference: ____________________________Role of Reference: _______________________
Date of Call: ______________
Check all that apply:
Pre‐Interview
Post‐Interview
Second Call
*Ask reference to confirm relevant dates, locations, duties and credentials provided by applicant.
Questions
1.
What do you think of the candidate as a teacher?
2.
Can you provide any outstanding examples of the candidate’s work? How long have you been familiar
with the candidate’s work?
3.
What are the candidate’s strong points?
4.
What are the candidate’s limitations?
5.
What have you observed about this person’s instructional skills?
6.
What have you observed about this person in the area of classroom management?
7.
Does the candidate foster student learning?
8.
How would you describe the candidate’s work ethic?
9.
Describe the candidate’s relationship with the school community.
10.
Describe this person’s relationships with colleagues, parents and students.
11.
How does the candidate compare to other teachers/students/student teachers you have worked with?