 Human Resources Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I find out about open positions?
- When do you post your positions?
- If I apply for a position and another similar position occurs after I apply, will I automatically be considered for that second position?
- May I apply for more than one position?
- How can I tell when the position closes?
- What qualifications must I have to work for the school district?
- Do I have to have a teaching certificate to substitute?
- Does the district hire retirees under the Retire/Rehire legislation?
- How will I be notified regarding an interview?
- Will I be notified if I am not selected for a position?
- Do I have to use your confidential reference forms or can I just submit letters of reference?
- Do you accept late application?
- What is the process for becoming a substitute?
- What are the tests required for educational assistant positions?
- What do I need to do to be considered as a candidate for a secretarial position?
- How do I obtain a Washington State certificate?
- Will I be able to work in a smoke-free environment?
- How long will my application stay on file?
- If I have questions about your equal employment opportunity policies, whom do I contact?
- Do I need to be a citizen of the United States to be hired?
1) How can I find out about open positions? - We post all newly opened positions at each building as well as the District Office.
- OR You may call the 24-hour Job Hotline 509 228-5447.
- OR You may click Job Openings on the CVSD Web Page then click Administrative or Certificated or Classified or Extracurricular.
Return to Top 2) When do you post your positions? We post newly opened positions as they occur.
Return to Top 3) 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 must submit a separate letter of interest and résumé (certificated) or request for consideration (classified) for each position for which you wish to be considered.
Return to Top 4) May I apply for more than one position? Yes, you may apply for as many positions as you wish for which you are qualified.
Return to Top 5) How can I tell when the position closes? Each posting or announcement on the job hotline states the closing date. Applications must reach the Human Resources office by 4:00 PM on the closing date.
Return to Top 6) What qualifications must I have to work for the school district? Each position posted has a list of required and/or preferred qualifications. Washington state certification is required for all positions requiring certification.
Return to Top 7) Do I have to have a teaching certificate to substitute? Yes, Washington state certification is required.
Return to Top 8) Does the district hire retirees under the Retire/Rehire legislation? The district adheres to the intent of the retire/rehire legislation as a tool to address employee shortages, particularly in hard-to-fill positions. At the current time, the district is not experiencing specific shortages. If such a shortage should occur, retiree applications would be considered.
Return to Top 9) How will I be notified regarding an interview? You will be notified of an interview by phone or letter.
Return to Top 10) Will I be notified if I am not selected for a position? Typically candidates who are granted an interview are notified of the selection results by phone. Candidates not interviewed may access the job hotline or web site to check the status of the posting.
Return to Top 11) Do I have to use your confidential reference forms or can I just submit letters of reference? Yes, we require a minimum of two of the confidential reference forms in our application be submitted. Additional letters of reference are appropriate and acceptable.
Return to Top 12) Do you accept late applications? No, late applications for a specific posting will not be considered.
Return to Top 13) What is the process for becoming a substitute? To indicate your interest in substitute positions, mark the substitute box on the bottom of the first page on the district application. Completed applications are reviewed when there is a need to increase the substitute pool.
Return to Top 14) What are the tests required for Educational Assistant positions? Educational Assistant applicants must pass tests on reading, spelling, language, math computation, and math application before being considered for employment. Title I funded positions also require an AA degree, or two years of college, or passage of the state approved test (ETS ParaPro Assessment) with 461 or more points.
Return to Top 15) What do I need to do to be considered as a candidate for a secretarial position? Secretarial candidates are required to pass a typing test at 55 words per minute or better. Testing must be completed prior to the closing of the posting.
Return to Top 16) How do I obtain a Washington State certificate? Out-of-state applicants should request certification by direct inquiry to the certification office of the Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction in Olympia, Washington (360 753-6773).
Return to Top 17) Will I be able to work in a smoke-free environment? Yes, in accordance with Central Valley School District Policy 5201, the use of all tobacco products is prohibited before, during, or after school hours on school property.
Return to Top 18) How long will my application stay on file? Certificated applications remain active through December of the current calendar year. Classified applications remain active until the end of the the current school year. If you turn in a Classified application during the summer months, it will be remain active through the end of the coming school year. If you would like your application to remain active after that time, you must inform the Human Resources Department of your desire. Applications are held in an inactive status for one year.
Return to Top 19) If I have questions about your equal employment opportunity policies whom do I contact? Contact the Title IX Compliance Officer, Neva Ringwald, at 509 228-5442 or the Assistant Superintendent, Lise Louer, at 509 228-5441.
Return to Top 20) Do I need to be a citizen of the United States to be hired? In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Title 8, US Code, section 1.34A), we will hire only United State citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I9), issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service, which requires documentation to establish eligibility.
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