Classified

Application Procedures

Current employees should submit a letter indicating interest in the position, why you are applying for this position, and how you meet the requirements directly to the HR Department. Current employees do not need to submit the information listed below.

For external applicants, our Classified Application procedures are as follows:

1.Complete the online application.

2.Submit a resume

3.Submit a minimum of three (3) letters of recommendations

4.Submit a letter of intent stating your interest in that particular position and why you are qualified for that position.

Be prepared to provide email addresses for at least 2 professional references.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Tina Bustad, Human Resources Officer, at 360-654-2071.

Conditions of Employment

• Can you, after an employment offer is made, submit verification of your right to work in the United States?

• Washington State Law requires that any person hired by a school district must be fingerprinted for a state and a national background check. Receipt of the clearance is a requirement for employment. Are you willing to submit to a criminal history background check? The record check shall include a fingerprint check with the cost, currently $50.00, borne by the employee.

• Authorize Lakewood School District to make any investigation of my personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any former employer, person, firm, corporation, educational or vocational institution, or government agency to provide the Lakewood School District with information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge the Lakewood School District and those who provide information from any and all liability as a result of furnishing, receiving, or using this information.

• In the event of employment, I understand that if I provide false or misleading information, including omissions in my application or interview(s), I will be subject to dismissal at any time during my period of employment with the Lakewood School District. I will provide verification of my certification, education, and experience. I understand also that any offer of employment that may be made to me is conditional and subject to verification of all required endorsements, certifications and/or documents and acceptable outcome of a criminal history background information check. Employment is subject to final approval of the Lakewood School District's Board of Directors. I also agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the Lakewood School District. I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

General Questions

• Are you presently under contract?

• If currently under contract, what is your present position/title and with whom?

• Are you a former employee of the Lakewood School District?

• If you were a former employee, state date and position (and name if different than your current name).

• Are you applying as a retire/rehire employee?

• Do you have a physical, sensory, or mental condition that would affect your working conditions? (Federal regulations define a disabled person as one who (1) has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities, (2) has a history of such impairment, or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment.)

Job Qualifications

Required Competencies:

• High School graduate or equivalent

• Valid first aid and CPR training and certificate (or will obtain upon hire)

• Maintain strict confidentiality

• Prior work experience within a school setting preferred

• Ability to evaluate the need for and the ability to secure medical attention by trained personnel

• Demonstrated ability to practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including the

requirements of confidentiality, attendance, and punctuality

• Knowledge of and commitment to upholding professional standards of conduct for school nurses or health room assistants

• Able to administer medication as directed

• Satisfactory health room assistant training

• Ability to organize activities and work independently

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, and administrators

• Read, write, speak and communicate effectively

• Experience or ability in emergency readiness

• Experience and/or training with medications most common for school aged young people, including administration of same

• Screen and treat minor student illness and injuries

• Experience and/or ability to work with the health needs of disabled children

• Function as a team member with staff including departmental staff meetings

• Experience and/or training with student health care plans

• Experience and/or training with diabetic health plans and delivery of service/care

• Demonstrated sensitivity to the health needs of school age students

• In district applicants must be able to report to this position within 5 days of being hired

Working Conditions:

• Appropriate PPE and training will be provided by the District

• The Health Room is an environment within a public school building. Required to work with a wide range of students, including handicapped children, medically involved children, etc. Some lifting may be required. Some exposure to school-aged child diseases, etc.

Benefits

For eligible positions a competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical Plans

• Dental Plans

• Vision Plans

• Washington State Retirement

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Long-term disability Insurance

• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement

• Dependent Care Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off

Attachments

Letter of Interest #1*

Resume #1*

Recommendation Letter #1*

Recommendation Letter #2*

Recommendation Letter #3*

References

Classified: 2 of 9 external references required.