Recruitment and Selection - 5000

Staff positions are created, within budget parameters and legal requirements, by the Superintendent and are approved by the Board. Such positions are established to provide the district’s comprehensive program of education.

The Superintendent or designee establishes the skills, competencies, qualifications, education, experience and performance levels necessary for each position.

The Superintendent or designee shall publicize vacant positions, solicit applications from qualified candidates and allocate time and resources to recruit and screen prospective staff. The Superintendent or designee shall select the best qualified candidate for each position.

Current employees may apply for posted positions for which they are interested and qualified.

The Superintendent shall regularly review the effectiveness of the district’s recruitment and selection processes and shall recommend changes to the Board as may be necessary to improve the process.

Cross References:
Board Policy 5005 Employment of Staff
Board Policy 5530 Substitute Employment

Legal References:
RCW 28A.400.300  Hiring and discharging employees – Leaves for employees – Seniority and leave benefits, retention upon transfers between schools
RCW 28A.405.210  conditions and contracts of employment – Determination of probable cause for non-renewal of contracts – Notice – Opportunity for hearing
RCW 43.43.830  Background checks – Access to children or vulnerable persons
RCW 43.43.832  Background checks – Disclosure of child abuse
WAC 162-12 Preemployment Inquiry Guide (Human Rights Commission)
AGO 62155.00 – No. 155 1961-62 Expenses of Applicants
P.L. 99-603 (IRCA) Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
Title 8 USC. Ch. 12 §1324a and §1324b

Adoption Date: 11/13/01