Persons interested in a support position shall have an opportunity to apply and qualify for support positions in the school district. All applications will be considered without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, socioeconomic status, national origin, religion, age (except students) or disability. Job applicants for support positions shall 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 if required for the position
Announcement of the position shall be through whichever means the superintendent/designee believes will inform potential applicants about the position. Applications for employment may be obtained from and completed applications shall be returned to the school district administrative office. The opening will be posted on TeachIowa, the online job posting system. Whenever possible, the preliminary screening of applicants shall be conducted by the district employee who will be directly supervising and overseeing the person being hired.
The superintendent/designee shall employ support personnel. Such employment shall be subject to the board’s approval at its next meeting when the superintendent/designee shall present the names and salaries of the employees to the board.
Legal Reference: 29 U.S.C. §§621-634
42 U.S.C. §2000e et seq
Iowa Code Chapter 70 and 601A, §§279.8, 294.1 (1991)
281 Iowa Admin. Code 11
Cross Reference: 401.2 Equal Employment Opportunity
411.1 Support Personnel Defined
411.3 Support Personnel Contracts
411.4 Support Personnel Licensing/Certification
Approved: 3-31-92
Reviewed: 1-09-23
Revised: 3-13-17
