Classified Positions

We are currently seeking qualified candidates to fill substitute Paraeducator, Secretary, Foodservice, Bus Driver, and Custodian positions for the 2007-08 school year.   If you are interested in being considered for substitute positions, please submit a classified application along with the appropriate supplemental insert questions.  Click here for information regarding substitute paraeducator job duties/responsibilities.

Contents of this page:

• Current Open Positions
• Application Procedures
• Application Forms in PDF format

2008 Summer School Positions

Summer Secretarial Positions:

No positions are available at this time.

Summer Paraeducator Positions:

No positions are available at this time.

Summer Foodservice Positions:
No positions are available at this time.

Current Bellingham School District employees applying for any of the positions listed above are to submit a completed Summer School/ESY Position Request form to Human Resources.

Current Open Positions:

• Professional and Administrative Support Staff
  No positions are available at this time.
  
  
• Business/Accounting
  No positions are available at this time.          
  
  
• Secretarial/Clerical
  ELL Program/Data Management Secretary, open until filled
  
  
• Educational Systems Support
  No positions are available at this time.
  
  
• Paraeducator
  Paraeducator Positions, closes 6/30/08
  
  

• Custodial/Grounds/Maintenance
  No positions are available at this time.
  

• Food Service
  No positions are available at this time.

• Transportation/Warehouse
  No positions are available at this time.
  

• Substitutes
  We are currently seeking qualified candidates to fill substitute bus driver, custodian, and foodservice positions. Please submit a classified application with appropriate inserts.

• Letter of Application (include job number[s] for which you are applying) (Required)
• Classified Application (Required)
• Insert Questions applicable to position(s) for which you are applying (Required)
• Sexual Misconduct Release form (Required)
• Résumé (Required for most positions)
• At least two (2) letters of recommendation (Required for supervisory and professional/technical positions; strongly encouraged for all positions)
• Request for Affirmative Action Program Data form (Optional)

• Check the box on the application indicating willingness to substitute.
• Selected candidates will be invited to interview for a substitute position. (Please note: Having a completed substitute application on file does not guarantee selection for the substitute list.)

• All parts of the application packet must be received in the Human Resources Department by the closing date and time indicated on the posting.
• Once a complete application is on file, please apply for any additional jobs with only a cover letter, updated résumé and applicable insert questions (if needed).
• Mail or hand deliver material to:

  Human Resources
  Bellingham Public Schools
  1306 Dupont Street,
  Bellingham, WA 98225

E-MAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Screening/Hiring Process:

• Applicants determined to have the qualifications, experience, and greatest potential for the specific opening(s) will be invited to test and/or interview. Please note that having a completed application on file does not guarantee selection for an interview.
• Applications remain in active status through December of each year.
• Please notify the Human Resources Department of any changes in address, name or other pertinent information.

Pre-employment Information (For individuals selected for employment)

• A criminal history record, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The $65.00 cost of such background check, including fingerprinting, will be borne by the prospective employee.
• The Federal Immigration and Nationality Act requires us to verify your identity and authorization to work before you may commence employment.
• Pursuant to RCW Chapter 43.43, as amended, you will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether you have been convicted of certain crimes against persons and/or civil and administrative adjudications of assault, abuse, or exploitation.
• Pursuant to RCW 28A.400.301, you will be required to complete sexual misconduct forms for your previous school district employers in the United States and foreign countries.
• For Bus Driver or other Transportation Department positions requiring a CDL-endorsement: Successful completion of federally mandated pre-employment drug testing will be required of the selected candidate. The $60.00 cost of the controlled substance test will be borne by the prospective employee.

• Classified Application (required)
• Insert Questions (required, see below)
• Sexual Misconduct Release (required)
• Request for Affirmative Action Program Data (optional)

Insert Questions and General Information:
Submit only the insert questions applicable to the job you are applying for.

• Secretarial/Clerical
  General Information
  Insert Questions
• Paraeducator
  General Information
  • Paraeducator Core Competencies
  • No Child Left Behind paraeducator requirements
  Insert Questions
• Custodial/Grounds/Maintenance
  General Information
  Insert Questions
• Food Service
  General Information
  Insert Questions
• Bus Driver
  General Information
  Insert Questions

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