Legal
Any person requiring special accommodations in the application process should advise the Federal Way School District of the need. Assistance is available by contacting Kristi Howard at (253) 945-2072 or Chris Perkins at (253) 945-2073.
Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirements: All new hires must complete an Employment Eligibility Form and present documentation for review and verification.
Disclosure Statement: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Laws of 1987, all applicants must complete the disclosure form provided at the time of application.
Background Check: Pursuant to ESHB 2518, Laws of 1992, all new hires will be required to have a state and national fingerprint background check with the fee to be paid by the applicant. Employment is contingent upon the information received from both state and national checks.
Job Sharing: Pursuant to Chapter 206, Laws of 1989, the District will accept applications from individuals wishing to share a position.
An Equal Opportunity Employer: Federal Way Public Schools provides equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion and training. Such equal employment opportunity is provided without discrimination with respect to race, color, national origin or ethnicity, creed or religion, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, marital or family status, qualified individuals with physical, sensory or mental disabilities, military or veteran status, nor in violation of any other applicable state or federal laws.
Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the School District's Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer and/or Section 504 Coordinator.
Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer:
Rick Serns, 33330 8th Ave South, Federal Way, WA 98003 Tel. (253) 945-2049.
Section 504 Coordinators:
Elementary: Chuck Nykreim, 33330 8th Ave South, Federal Way, WA 98003 Tel. (253) 945-2082.
Secondary: Chris Willis, 33330 8th Ave South, Federal Way, WA 98003 Tel. (253) 945-2084.
Tobacco Free / Drug Free Schools and Workplace:
The use of tobacco products is prohibited in all District facilities, in all District vehicles and on all District property. Use, possession or transmission of alcohol, illegal chemical substances (including anabolic steroids) or opiates is prohibited on District property. Please refer to District policies 5336 and 5258 for additional information.
Job offers for positions which require the acquisition and maintenance of a commercial driver's license (CDL) will be contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug tests, and continued employment will be subject to random testing requirements.