Substitute-Certificated

Description of Position and Application Process

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: WA ST ISSUED EMERGENCY SUBSTITUTE TEACHER CERTIFICATION*

For Substitute Applications Only: Once you have submitted your application to HR, please contact either Rhonda (360-855-3830) or Janet (360-855-3576) in HR for next steps. Thank you.

Certificated Substitutes needed for the 2023-2024 school year. All substitutes must complete an application via FastTrack and complete all applicable paperwork. Please visit www.swsd.k12.wa.us and click on the Employment tab, followed by the Job Posting tab, to print below referenced documents. Packets may also be obtained at the District Office located at 801 Trail Road, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284.

If you are selected for a position in the Sedro-Woolley School District, you will be expected to meet the following requirements as conditions of your employment:

• Immunization History Form

• I-9 Form

• W-4 Form

• Copy of Driver License and Social Security Card

• Disclosure Statement

• Washington State Sexual Misconduct Form (electronic)

• Washington State Retirement Status Form

• Successful WSP and FBI background clearance check (Livescan prints only. Schedule through the ESD 360-299-4072)

• Direct Deposit Form

• Review: "What Every Employee Must be Told" and submit signed certificate

• Review: "Bullying: Prevention & Intervention" and submit signed certificate

• Review: "Standard Response Protocol (SRP) K-12 Training" and submit signed certificate

All trainings must be completed unless otherwise directed

We hope you find this information helpful as you seek employment with the Sedro-Woolley School District.

For Substitute Applications Only: Once you have submitted your application to HR, please contact either Rhonda (360-855-3830) or Janet (360-855-3576) in HR for next steps. Thank you.

Human Resource Department

Conditions of Employment

• Are you willing to be fingerprinted for a Washington State Patrol and FBI background check?
• Are you able to present a valid Social Security card?
• Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
• I hereby certify that all the information I have provided in this application is true and correct. I authorize Sedro-Woolley School District to make an investigation of my personal, educational, vocational, and/or employment history. I further authorize any current/former employer, person, firm, corporation, educational or vocational institution, or government agency to provide Sedro-Woolley School District with information regarding me. As required by Chapter 29, Laws of Washington 2004 and chapter 28.400 RCS, I hereby authorize my current and past employers to disclose to the Sedro-Woolley School District copies of all documents in the previous employer's personnel, investigative, or other files relating to sexual misconduct. I further release my current and past employers, and employees acting on behalf of those employers, from any liability for providing such information. I further agree that if an offer of employment is made to me, I will provide verification of my certification, education and experience. I understand and agree that falsification of any part of this application shall be sufficient cause for dismissal or refusal to hire. References and personal information that become a part of this application will be regarded as confidential and shall not be revealed to me. I understand that any offer of employment that may be made to me is conditional and subject to the acceptable outcome of a criminal history background information check, and approval of the District's Board of Directors.

Skills Questionnaire

• Have you passed any Washington Educator Skills Tests (WEST-E), or others? (Yes=10), (No=1). If you answer "YES", please attach a copy of your test scores under the "attachments" area.

• Do you have an endorsement in the subject area for the position in which you are applying? (Yes=10), (No=1)

General Questions

• Have you ever been dismissed, discharged or fired from any employment?

• Have you ever resigned from or otherwise left any employment while allegations of misconduct on your part were pending or under investigations?

• Have you ever been disciplined by a past or present employer because of allegations of misconduct?

• Are you currently the subject of any investigation or inquiry by an employer because of allegations of misconduct or harassment on your part or have you ever been found guilty of misconduct or harassment by an employer?

• Has your professional license ever been revoked?

• Have you ever had sanctions placed on your teaching certificate for any reason?

• Is disciplinary action currently pending anywhere against your certificate?

• Are you able to perform the essential functions of a certificated/classified position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Do you currently use illegal drugs?

• Have you ever used illegal drugs in the last year? If your answer is yes, please explain.

• Have you ever been found in any dependency or domestic relation matter to have sexually assaulted or exploited any person?

• Have you ever been found in any dependency or domestic relation matter to have sexually assaulted or exploited any minor?

• Have you ever been arrested for any crime or violation of the law? (Note: if your case was dismissed or your record sealed, you must answer this question in the affirmative). You need not list traffic violation for which a fine or forfeiture of less than $150 was imposed.

• Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington State?

• Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in any other state, province, territory and/or country?

• Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? If your answer is yes, identify the agency and location (street address, city, state and phone number).

• Have you ever been denied a teaching certificate anywhere?

• Have you passed any Washington Educator Skills Tests (WEST-E, NES) or others? If you answer yes, please attach a copy of your test scores under that "attachments" area.

• Do you have an endorsement in the subject area for the position in which you are applying?

Refer To Job Description

Please refer to the job description for clarification of the responsibilities, functions, and qualifications for this position. Interested applicants must complete all application sections, submit a letter of application, or a transfer request. Preference will be given to bi-lingual individuals.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 4:00 P.M. AS PER THE CLOSING DATE INDICATED (or until filled).

The Sedro-Woolley School District No. 101 is an EEO/AA Employer. The Sedro-Woolley School District complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all designated youth groups as defined in Title 36 of the U.S. code as a patriotic society. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to Daniel Lee, Civil Rights, Title IX/Affirmative Action Officer and ADA Coordinator at 801 Trail Road, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284, (360) 855-3500, Anthony Smith, 504 Plan Coordinator at 201 N. Township St., Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284, (360) 855-3565.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND BACKGROUND CHECK: Pursuant to RCW 28a.400 the recommended applicant will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the statute. A criminal conviction history record, based on fingerprints, will also be requested from the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Employment will be conditional upon the district's receipt of a conviction history record that is clear of any convictions adjudication, protective orders, final decisions or criminal charges listed in RCW 28a.400.

THE SEDRO-WOOLLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A SMOKE, GUN AND DRUG FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT.

Attachments

Cover Letter Certificated*

Resume #1*

Washington State Certificate*

WEST-E/NES/PRAXIS

National Board Certification

Transcript*

Ref Letter Cert Sub 1

Ref Letter Cert Sub 2

Ref Letter Cert Sub 3

Transcript #2

References

Confidential Certificated Reference: 3 of 9 external references required.