New Hire Orientation - Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

2026 - 2027 New Hire Orientation

1 Complete New Hire Paperwork
2 Attend Human Resources Orientation Session
3 Attend Campus Orientation
4 Attend Teaching & Learning Orientation
5 Contract Starts: 1st Teacher Workday
6 Other Requirements

Now Boarding Future Educators 2026-2027

Step 1: New Hire Paperwork:

All documents will be sent through Frontline and will be electronically returned.

Worker’s Compensation Information Form
TX Public School Student Staff Ethnicity & Race Data Questionnaire
W-4: 2026 Employee’s Withholding Certificate
CFBISD Notice to New Employees
Onboarding Paperwork Complete Checklist
CFBISD Direct Deposit Form
Employee Election Regarding Disclosure of Personal Information
Identification Documents
Teacher Retirement System of Texas Questionnaire
Employee Handbook Acknowledgement
CFBISD Acceptable Use Policy
SSA-1945 Statement Concerning your Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security
New Employee Data Sheet
Aide Certification Required - Instructional Paraprofessionals only

Step 2: HR Orientation Session

Select one session to attend:

June 8
June 9
June 18
July 14
July 15
July 21 (Paraprofessionals)

9:00 am-1:00 pm
Nancy Watten Technology & Events Center
455 E. LaVillita Blvd, Irving, Tx 75039

Topics Covered:

District Information
- Who to Contact Sheet
- Academic and Workday Calendars
- How to secure a substitute
Payroll
- Leaves & Absences
- Employee Service Center
- Pay Information
- Required Exchange Days
- Accessing W2
- Teacher Retirement
- New Hire Advance Payment
Benefits
- Insurance Plan Information
- Enrolling for Benefits
- Worker’s Compensation
- Child Care - CDA option
Employee Information
- Required Compliance Training
- Professional Expectations/Code of Ethics
- Social Media Guidelines
- Teacher Incentive Allotment
- Adjunct Teacher Information
- Employee Handbook
- I-9 Verification (bring documents from the list)
ID Badge
Set up district technology

Step 3: Attend Campus Orientation

Orientation Date:
July 16 at your campus
Time - TBD by campus

Campus Tour
Campus Leadership
T-TESS and Observation Expectations
Campus Safety Procedures
Campus Behavior Plan & Procedures
Grading Policy & Procedures
Attendance Procedures
Campus Intervention Processes
IEP’s and Accommodations
Instructional Materials
Substitute Procedures
Campus Expectations
Expectations for Social Media

Step 4: Attend Leadership & Learning New Hire Academy

Orientation Sessions:

July 20- District Day
8:00am - 3:00pm
Nancy Watten Technology & Events Center
455 E. LaVillita Blvd, Irving, Tx 75039

July 21- Content Day
8:00am - 3:00pm
Perry Middle School
1709 Belt line Rd, Carrollton, Tx 75006

July 22nd- Content Day
8:00am - 3:00pm
Perry Middle School
1709 Belt line Rd, Carrollton, Tx 75006

Optional - Growing Greatness PD Day
July 27th - 8:00-4:00 pm
Creekview High School
3201 Old Denton Rd, Carrollton, Tx 75007

Step 5: Staff Professional Learning & Work Days

Step 6: Other Staff Requirements:

1. Required Compliance Trainings - Due October 30, 2026

Virtually through Region 10 - Opens July 1st
Direction Sheet on CFB Staff Portal

2. Two Days of Off Contract Professional Development

Exchange Days for November 23rd & 24th
Leadership & Learning Orientation Sessions count for new hires.