STAFF PERSONNEL

Series 400

Policy Title: Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, and Selection Code No.: 482

Persons interested in a licensed position, other than administrative positions which will be employed in accordance with board policies in Series 300 Administration will have an opportunity to apply and qualify for licensed positions in the school district without regard to age, race, creed or color in accordance with applicable laws and school district policies regarding equal employment. Job applicants for licensed positions will be considered on the basis of the following:

• Training, experience, and skill;
• Nature of the occupation;
• Demonstrated competence; and
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, licensure and certification required for the position.

Announcement of the position is in a manner which the superintendent and/or designee believes will inform potential applicants about the position. Applications for employment may be obtained from and completed applications are returned to the school district administrative office. Whenever possible, the preliminary screening of applicants will be conducted by the administrator who will be directly supervising and overseeing the person being hired.

The board will employ licensed employees after receiving a recommendation from the superintendent. However, the superintendent and/or designee will have the authority to employ a licensed employee on a temporary basis until a recommendation can be made and action can be taken by the board on the position.

Employees are required to sign release and authorization forms allowing the school district to perform background checks/rechecks and/or fingerprint checks/rechecks on employees. Employees signatures on release and authorization forms for background checks/rechecks required by law is a condition of continued employment. Refusal to sign the release and authorization forms may be grounds for termination.