STAFF PERSONNEL
Support
Series 400
Policy Title: Classified Employee – Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection Code No. 411.2
Persons interested in a classified employee position will have an opportunity to apply and qualify for classified employee positions in the School District without regard to age, race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Job applicants for classified employee positions will be considered on the basis of the following:
- Training, experience, and skill;
- Nature of the occupation;
- Demonstrated competence; and
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, state or other license or certificate, if required, for the position.
All job openings shall be submitted to the Iowa Department of Education for posting on TeachIowa, the online state job posting system. Additional announcements of the position may occur through means the Superintendent believes will inform potential applicants about the position. Whenever possible, the preliminary screening of applicants will be conducted by the administrator who directly supervises and oversees the position.
The Superintendent has the authority to hire, without Board approval, bus drivers, custodians, education associates, maintenance staff, clerical personnel, and food service workers. The Superintendent also has the authority to sign individual contracts if applicable.
Approved: April 13, 2004
Reviewed: May 14, 2019
Revised: May 14, 2019
Legal Reference: 29 U.S.C. §§ 621-634; 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e; 12101 et seq. Iowa Code §§ 20; 35C; 216; 279.8; 279.20; 281 I.A.C. 12
Cross Reference: 401.1 Equal Employment Opportunity; 411 Classified Employees – General