FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Educating and Empowering All Students to Succeed
New Instructional Staff Information
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Fargo Public Schools! Our first priority is to provide the children of our district with the best educational leaders possible. We are excited to get to know you and assist you in your career with the Fargo Public Schools.
Step One: Documents to Submit to Human Capital
As a new employee for the Fargo Public Schools, you need to have your employment file complete before you begin teaching in the classroom. If you do not have the necessary information on file, please begin the process now. Please note the following information:
- North Dakota Educator’s License.
- If you have not started the process, contact the North Dakota Standards & Practices Department at 701-328-2264. The website is www.state.nd.us/espb.
- Without a current North Dakota teaching license, you will not be able to enter the classroom as a teacher.
- You will need to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS from each college or university you have attended.
- The official transcripts must be sent (via mail or electronically) directly to Fargo Public Schools / Attn: Human Capital / 700 7th Street S, Fargo, ND 58103/ or to humancapital@fargo.k12.nd.us
- Contact the registrar's office at the college and/or university to ensure that this has been done.
- If you have been given credit for previous employment, you must submit service records from previous employers. Service records can be sent via mail or electronically. Fargo Public Schools / Attn: Human Capital / 700 7th Street S, Fargo, ND 58103/ or to humancapital@fargo.k12.nd.us
- If your address changes during the summer months, notify Human Capital by phone (701-446-1000) or e-mail: humancapital@fargo.k12.nd.us
Step Two: To be completed with Human Capital
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE - Please contact Human Resources at 701-446-1000 to schedule a time to complete new hire paperwork.
An email was sent from Human Capital containing a link to your new hire paperwork.
- Please complete the forms in the link prior to your appointment with Human Capital.
When you arrive for your appointment with Human Capital, you will need:
- Your original I-9 documents. (Social Security Card, US Passport, Driver’s License, Birth Certificate, etc.)
- Photocopies or electronic copies cannot be accepted.
- If you have any questions regarding the I-9, please contact Human Capital prior to your appointment.
At your appointment, you will:
- Complete additional new hire forms.
- Have your photograph taken for your Fargo Public Schools Picture Identification Card.
All steps for Human Capital must be completed before we can issue you access to the FPS email system and Employee Portal. These will give you access to updated summer communication and training material access.
Step Three: Collect your District-Assigned Laptop
(Professional Teaching Staff Only)
Laptops for new staff will be available for pick up after July 27, 2026. If you begin the onboarding process prior to this date, plan to return to the District Office to receive your laptop, so you can complete online modules prior to the New Hire Orientation in-person event.
Step Four: Accessing the Employee Portal and set up your FPS profile
(Access from home after receiving your login and password)
- Click the Employee Portal button at the top of this page
- Login: username@fargo.k12.nd.us
Important: You also have an FPS Google account, username@fargoschools.org; use the same login password for this account. It’s important that you sign into different applications correctly.
Please take time to follow the District-assigned Laptop setup instructions to correctly set up your FPS profile here: https://fargo.instructure.com/enroll/M74KJJ
If you need help logging into Canvas contact Janelle Afrasiab at afrasij@fargoschools.org or 701-446-1020.
Step Five: Register for New Employee Training Sessions
How do I register for orientation and the August training sessions?
- As soon as you complete steps 1 and 2 above, FPS will set up your Kickup account using your employee Google email address (@fargoschools.org).
- You will receive an email from Kickup, our district professional learning platform, to complete signup.
- Be sure to select - Register with Google - and choose your @fargoschools.org account.
- You will then receive an automated email with the dates and sessions below and links to register for each session. This will give you access to the online modules to complete prior to the in-person Orientation event.
- Orientation Dates: August 6th and 7th
- For now, add the dates on the next page to your personal calendar.
- Start the Orientation Online Modules prior to the In-Person Orientation Event. Select modules will be open to provide information and learning. The Canvas course will open July 27th. Access the Canvas course through the orientation registration on Kickup.
- Check your new work email a few times a week for updates throughout the summer.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Capital at humancapital@fargo.k12.nd.us. Again, welcome to the Fargo Public Schools!
Add these important dates to your 2026 summer calendar:
Orientation |
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All Certified Staff New to Fargo Public Schools |
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Attend New Hire Orientation:
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New Hire Bootcamp |
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PreK-12 Special Education Certified Staff |
K-12 General Education Certified Staff |
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PreK-12 Special Ed Teacher
K-5 Elementary LD/ED teachers
6-12 Secondary LD/ED teachers
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Target Audience Includes: Classroom Teachers, PE/Music/Art teachers, Multilingual, Gifted/Talented, Title and ILP Educators ALL Target Audience
K-5 Elementary (Attend if you teach math or literacy)
6-12 Secondary Staff (Includes ALL Target Audience)
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PreK-12 [School Psychologists &
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PreK-12 [Counselors and SWFFs] |
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Attend:
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Additional dates for your 2026-27 calendar:
| August 19-21 & 24-25 | Professional Days – All Instructional Certified Staff |
| August 27 | Wednesday – Classes Begin |
| September 7 | No School – Labor Day |