CLASSIFIED
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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-###-####.

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

Minimum Competencies Required:

* Minimum age 21

* High school diploma or equivalent

* Possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with at least a Class B CDL (Commercial Driver's License) and complete all the state requirements for driving school buses

* Meet physical requirements stated in the WAC 392-144-101 and 102.

* Able to communicate effectively with parents, students, staff and administrators

* Able to drive safely and report malfunctions of vehicles

* Ability to work with and control student actions, including students with special needs

* Ability to report accurately the actions of students

* Ability to react quickly and give aid in case of emergency

* Ability to administer first aid (must obtain a first aid certificate within 60 days of hire)

* Ability to practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including the requirements of Confidentiality

* In-district applicants must be able to drive this route within 5 days of being hired

* In-district applicants will not be considered for this posted position if there is a conflict of hours with a position currently being held, unless the candidate is prepared to resign the current position if elected to this position

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.