SAMPLE LETTER TO CERTIFIED APPLICANTS

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DATE

«Name»
«Address»
«City»

Dear «Salutation»:

I am pleased to notify you that you have been certified as a candidate for a Teacher vacancy with the Department of Military Affairs, Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy, headquartered in Fort McCoy, Wisconsin.

This is a permanent classified, 40 hours per week position. The enclosed position description will provide you with more information specific to the responsibilities of this position.

NOTE Special Position Requirements: Must possess a valid Operator’s license upon appointment and remain qualified as a condition of employment. Must maintain state certification by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction at the middle/secondary or high school level in one or more academic area.

If you are new to state service, the starting pay for this position is between $35,880 and $59,196 per year depending on qualifications. The State of Wisconsin offers a broad range of benefits to state employees (i.e. vacation, holidays, sick leave, insurance and retirement benefits). Successful completion of a twelve-month probationary period is required.

Promotions require a twelve-month promotional probationary period. There is also a twelve-month permissive probationary period required of transfer applicants that are not currently employed by the Department of Military Affairs, however, the duration of that probationary period may be shortened if it is determined that continuation of probationary status is unnecessary based on demonstrated ability to successfully perform the duties of the position.

To arrange for an employment interview or to address questions concerning this position, please contact (name of contact) at (phone number of contact) no later than 4:30 p.m. (deadline date – please allow a minimum of 2 work days after the date letter is mailed, for applicant to respond). Interviews are tentatively scheduled for (interview date). If we receive no response from you by (deadline date), I will assume that you are not interested in this position. Interested candidates should bring a current resume with them to the interview, including references with phone numbers. (Or you may request candidates to send resumes to you in advance of the interview.) Reference audits will be made of the top ranking candidates, therefore your current employer may be advised of your interest in this position.

It is the policy of the Department of Military Affairs to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or accommodations to interview because of a disability, please contact (name of contact as above) at (phone number). Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make reasonable accommodations to a person’s disability.

Sincerely,