Our onboarding website has been created to assist teachers new to the district and first year teachers in their assimilation to McKinney ISD and the teaching profession.

Each button on the right is a step in the onboarding process throughout the year and will provide you with links to relevant information. While the steps are in order, the information may be beneficial throughout the school year.

The New Hire Orientation is the first step in processing your new hire paperwork and getting your benefits set up. The orientation will familiarize you with the city of McKinney, school district processes, procedures, mission, vision, goals, and regulations, and support available to you throughout your first year with McKinney ISD.

Important Resources - Technology Acceptable Use Guidelines

The Pre-Service Training is three days before returning teachers report to work. During this training you will have the opportunity to access the district curriculum and technology, and your campus’ processes and procedures.

You will need to sign up for each of these dates online in Eduphoria.

Important Resources

• Compliance Training

• T-TESS

This section will include most of the calendars you will need during the school year. These are district calendars, not campus-based calendars, so if there is something campus specific you are looking for you should check with your administration or front office.

This section also includes the guidelines and policies on all types of Leave and the Time Clock Plus to input all types of absences.

Important Resources

• District Calendars

• Discretionary Leave Dates

• Sick Leave Bank Guidelines

• District Policy on Leaves and Absences

This button includes campus information from the district perspective. All campus specific information will need to be retrieved from your mentor, campus administration, or front office.

Important Resources

• District Map and Phone Numbers

• Campus Directory and Hours

• MISD Employee Handbook

• Technology Employee Portal

• District Safety and Security

It is important to maintain work/ life balance and maintain good health. McKinney ISD offers a vast array of employee benefits and support including health, dental, life insurance, retirement plans, and employee mental assistance.

Important Resources

• Employee Benefits

• Employee Perks

• Employee Assistance

• Employee Wellness

McKinney ISD’s Professional Development department is constantly offering professional learning in the areas of classroom management, teaching strategies, utilizing technology, curriculum and student data. Professional Development can also be administered through campus mentors, instructional coaches, Region 10 or the McKinney Education Foundation.

Important Resources

• Eduphoria

• Region 10

• McKinney Education Foundation