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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I apply?
How can I find out about open positions?
May I apply for more than one position?
How long is my application kept on file?
If I apply for a position and another similar position occurs after I apply, will I automatically be considered for that second position?
When do you interview for positions that are shown as "open until filled"?
When do you post your open positions?
What kind of qualifications do I need to work in the School District?
What do I need to do to get released from my contract with my current school district employer?
What if I need an accommodation to complete these materials?
If I have questions about your equal employment opportunity policies, whom do I contact?
How will I be notified regarding an interview?
Do I need to be a citizen of the United States?
What if I do not have a current State certificate?

If you have further questions, please feel free to ask us at any time! The Richland School District’s Human Resources telephone number is (509) 967-6023.

When should I apply?
We have an open application period all year round, so you may apply at any time whether there is a position open or not. Most applications are submitted between April and September each year during our busy hiring season.

How can I find out about open positions?
You may view openings (and apply) by visiting our web site: www.rsd.edu. We also have a twenty-four hour job line which is updated regularly, announcing all open positions. The job line telephone number is (509) 942-2415. We post positions in each building as well as in the District Office.

May I apply for more than one position?
Certainly, you may apply for any open position for which you feel qualified and/or in which you are interested.

How long is my application kept on file?
We keep your application active for one year from the date your application is received. When you provide updated information for your application, either via an online electronic update or submission of new information (e.g. new letters of recommendation), your file remains active for one year from the most recent update.

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 will need to apply for any additional positions that you would like to be considered for using the online application system.  We encourage you to visit our website frequently.

When do you interview for positions that are shown as "open until filled"?
As soon as there are sufficient qualified candidates to create an interview pool. With hard-to-fill positions, an interview may be scheduled with only a single qualified candidate if other qualified candidates are not available.

When do you post your open positions?
We post newly opened positions as they occur.

What kind of qualifications do I need to work in the Richland School District?
Each position posting has a list of preferred and/or required qualifications needed to be eligible for that specific position.

What do I need to do to get released from my contract with my current school district employer?
If you have signed a contract with another school district, you must be released before signing a contract with Richland School District. Upon receiving a written offer of employment (Letter of Intent) from the Richland School District, you must request in writing that your current school district release you from your contractual obligation. They will advise you whether you will be released and under what circumstances.

What if I need an accommodation to complete these materials?
To request accommodation during the process contact our Human Resources office for assistance.

If I have questions about your equal employment opportunity policies, whom do I contact?
The Richland School District’s Human Resource Office at (509) 967-6023.

How will I be notified regarding an interview?
You will be notified by telephone when you have been selected to interview for an opening. We prefer to notify candidates several days in advance, but during our peak hiring in the spring and summer, it is not always possible, so we appreciate your flexibility.

Do I need to be a citizen of the United States?
We will hire United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Title 8,US Code, Section 1.324A). All new employees are required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9), issued by the US Immigration and Naturalization Service, which requires documentation to establish this eligibility.

What if I do not have a current State certificate?
Any offer of employment, for certificated positions, will be contingent upon your holding a valid Washington State Certificate. For information regarding certification you can contact:


Gloria Cartagena

Educational Service District 123
3918 West Court Street
Pasco, WA  99301

Telephone: 509-544-5702
Web site: www.esd.123.org


OR

Office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Capital Building PO Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
Telephone: 360-725-6400
OSPI Web site: www.k12.wa.us/cert/