10 STEPS
1. The first step is to open a web browser and visit USIMS website. Start here.
2. If you registered with the (SSO) Single Sign-On option, please click the button to use your Microsoft or Google Account
3. If you previously registered a USIMS account because you did not have a Microsoft or Google Account to use, please enter your email address and USIMS password, then click Sign in
4. You are now on the Educator Licensing Portal in USIMS. Please allow a few moments for the system to determine what task items need to be completed.
5. Data provided in the Personal Information and Look up Tasks will allow USIMS to check CACTUS for an existing Background Check.
6. USIMS will also check criteria to determine if a background check in CACTUS is still valid.
7. After a few minutes, USIMS should refresh and display the Criminal Background Review Requirement Lookup as a completed task.
8. The task item has now moved to the lower half of the Educator License Portal Dashboard, and shows as completed. No further action is needed for this particular task.
9. That's it. You're done. The existing Background Check on file with the Utah State Board of Education is valid! You do not need another background check for USBE.
10. If you do not see an updated task item for the Criminal Background Review Requirement Lookup, please log out and close your browser, wait 60+ mins, then log back in. Contact the USIMSHelp@schools.utah.gov if the issue persists.
