Kelso School District Voice: (360) 501-1924
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Frequently Asked
Questions
When should I apply?
Do I need to apply online or is there a paper application?
What
if I don’t have access to a computer?
Do I need an email account to
submit an application?
How can I find out about open positions?
May I apply for more than one position?
How long is my application kept on file?
If I apply for a position and another similar
position occurs after I apply, will I automatically be considered for that
second position?
Do I need to come in every time I want to
apply for a position?
When do you interview for positions that are
shown as "open until filled"?
When do you post your open positions?
What kind of qualifications do I need in
order to work in the Kelso School District?
What do I need to do to get released from my
contract with my current school district employer?
Are you actively recruiting minority and/or
disabled applicants?
What if I need an accommodation to complete
these materials?
If I have questions about your equal
employment opportunity policies, whom do I contact?
How will I be notified regarding an
interview?
Will I be able to work in a smoke-free
environment?
Do I need to be a citizen of the United
States?
What if I do not have a current State
certificate?
How should I
notify the Kelso School District when I am hired somewhere else and am no
longer seeking employment?
If you have further questions, please
feel free to ask us at any time! Human Resources Office’s telephone number is
(360) 501-1924.
When
should I apply?
We have an open application period all year round, so you may apply at any time
whether there is a position open or not. Most applications are submitted
between April and September each year during our busy hiring season.
Do I need to apply online or is there a paper application?
Yes, all applicants will need to apply online.
We have implemented a new application system that will allow you to
access your application to update and make changes.
What if I don’t have access to a computer?
Check with your local library for Internet
access; check with a family member who has Internet access; or you can also
contact our office to schedule a time at one of our computers.
Do
I need an email account to submit an application?
Yes; you can get a free email account through Yahoo at www.yahoo.com or Hotmail at www.hotmail.com
How
can I find out about open positions?
You may view openings by visiting our web site: www.kelso.wednet.edu. We also post
positions in each building as well as in the District Office.
May I apply for more than one position?
Certainly, you may apply for any open position for which you feel qualified
and/or in which you are interested.
How long is my application kept on file?
We keep your application active for one year from the date your application is
received. When you provide updated information for your application, either via
an online electronic update or submission of new information (e.g. new letters
of recommendation), your file remains active for one year from the most recent
update.
If I apply for a position and another similar position occurs after
I apply, will I automatically be considered for that second position?
No. You will need to log back into the
on-line system and apply for each position for which you want to be considered.
Do I need to come in every time I want to apply for a position?
You do not have to come to the Human Resources Office, but you must have a
complete application on file and must apply for each position through the
on-line system.
When do you interview for positions that are shown as "open
until filled"?
As soon as there are sufficient qualified candidates to create an interview
pool. With hard-to-fill positions, an interview may be scheduled with only a
single qualified candidate if other qualified candidates are not available.
When do you post your open positions?
We post newly opened positions as they occur.
What kind of qualifications do I need in order to work in the Kelso
School District?
Each position posting has a list of preferred and/or required qualifications
needed to be eligible for that specific position.
What do I need to do to get released from my contract with my
current school district employer?
If you have signed a contract with another school district, you must be
released before signing a contract with
Are you actively recruiting minority and/or disabled applicants?
Yes. As a part of our Employment Affirmative Action Plan and our District
goals, we continue to place a major emphasis on attracting, recruiting and
hiring qualified minority and/or disabled candidates.
What if I need an accommodation to complete
these materials?
To request accommodation during the process contact our Human Resources Office
for assistance at (360) 501-1924.
If I have questions about your equal employment opportunity
policies, whom do I contact?
Human Resources at (360) 501-1924 or human.resources@kelso.wednet.edu
How will I be notified regarding an interview?
You will be notified by telephone when you have been selected to interview for
an opening. We will give you as much notice as possible, but appreciate your
understanding and flexibility.
Will I be able to work in a smoke-free environment?
Yes, our District complies with State law, which prohibits the use of tobacco
on any District property. We are committed to providing a tobacco-free
environment for all. We also are committed to providing a safe environment,
both weapon & drug free.
Do I need to be a citizen of the United States?
We will hire United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in
the United States in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of
1986 (Title 8,US Code, Section 1.324A). All new employees are required to
complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9), issued by the US
Immigration and Naturalization Service, which requires documentation to
establish this eligibility.
What
if I do not have a current State certificate?
Any offer of employment will be contingent upon your
holding a valid Washington State Certificate with the appropriate endorsement(s).
You may apply for a certificate through the state certification office at:
Office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capitol Bldg.
Telephone: 360-725-6320
Web site: www.k12.wa.us
How
should I notify the Kelso School District when I am hired somewhere else and am
no longer seeking employment?
You may either email us at human.resources@kelso.wednet.edu,
or call the Human Resources Department at (360) 501-1924 to let us know that
you are no longer seeking employment.