REJECT

A rejection letter is, at least, an acknowledgement of the existence of your application. It's cold comfort but it's comfort nonetheless.

Dear Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in the position of [history/geography] at [local city] High School in [local city] ISD. We know that consideration of professional endeavors often involves difficult decisions and we appreciate your time and efforts in submitting your application. As we sought a replacement for the current teacher, we were looking for the ideal combination of experience, skills, and flexibility of teaching fields to complete the current team. An applicant has been chosen and will fill the position as an employee after Board approval.

Thank you for considering [local city] ISD as a component of your professional pursuits. We appreciate your interest in [local city] schools and we wish you well in your endeavors.