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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THE CERTIFICATED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PROCESS
As a service to our applicants, we have provided a list of the most commonly asked questions and our responses.
Question:
May I apply for more than one position?
Answer: Certainly, you may apply for any open position for which you feel qualified and/or in which you are interested. You need only submit one complete application for positions within the same category.
Question:
How can I find out about open positions?
Answer: All of our job openings are posted on our website under "Available Positions" We also post positions in each building during the school year.
Question:
How long is my application kept on file?
Answer: We keep your application active through August 31 annually. It is your responsibility to contact our office annually to request that your file remain in active status, if so desired.
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If I apply for a position and another similar position occurs after I apply, will I automatically be considered for that second position?
Answer: No, you will have to let us know that you are interested in each open position by submitting a letter of interest for that open position.
Question:
Do I need to come in every time I want to apply for a position?
Answer: You do not have to come to the Human Resources office, but you must have a complete application on file, and contact our office by letter before the posted closing date, describing your interest in the position.
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How can I tell when the position closes?
Answer: The closing date is listed on each job posting.
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When do you post your open positions?
Answer: We post newly opened positions as they occur.
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What kind of qualifications do I need to work in the West Valley School District?
Answer: Each position posting has a list of preferred and/or required qualifications needed to be eligible for that specific position.
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How will I be notified regarding an interview?
Answer: You will be notified by telephone within a week after the closing date, if you have been selected for an interview. If you have not heard after a week, you may call us at (509 )972-6019 to inquire about the status of the position for which you applied.
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Do I need to be a citizen of the United States?
Answer: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Title 8, US Code, Section 1.324A), we will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees are required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9), issued by the US Immigration & Naturalization Service, which requires documentation to establish this eligibility.
Question:
What if I do not have a current Washington State certificate?
Answer: Any offer of employment will be contingent upon your holding a valid Washington State Certificate. You may apply through the state certification office at:
Office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Old Capitol Building PO Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200 Telephone: 360-753-6773 OSPI web site
If you have further questions, please feel free to ask us at any time! Contact Human Resources by e-mail or phone at (509) 972-6019.
The West Valley School District No. 208 complies with all state and federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability. This holds true for all district employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX Officer and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Rick Ferguson, Human Resources Director, West Valley School District, 8902 Zier Road, Yakima, WA 98908, 509-972-6000.
8902 Zier Road