4.105 Application and Employment
An individual desiring a position should complete an application at ViewJobPostings. To ensure the safety and welfare of students and staff, a criminal history background check and fingerprinting of applicants for teaching positions and any other positions that have repeated contact with children will be required. Any costs incurred to perform these background checks and fingerprinting shall be paid by Lakeway Christian Schools.
No person shall be employed:
1. Who does not hold a valid license to teach or a temporary permit to teach from the State Board of Education or ACSI.
2. Who has been identified by the Department of Children’s Services as a perpetrator of child abuse, severe child abuse, child sexual abuse, or child neglect or who poses an immediate threat to the health, safety, or welfare of children.
3. Who is listed on the state’s abuse of vulnerable persons registry maintained by the Department of Health
4. Who fails to make a full disclosure of any prior criminal record and any prior dismissals from employment for cause; or
5. Who does not receive a satisfactory background check.
No person shall be employed:
1. Who has any contagious or communicable disease in such form that might endanger the health of school children;
2. Who has been identified by the Department of Children’s Services as a perpetrator of child abuse, severe child abuse, child sexual abuse, or child neglect or who poses an immediate threat to the health, safety, or welfare of children;
3. Who is listed on the state’s abuse of vulnerable persons registry maintained by the Department of Health;
4. Who has not complied with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986;
5. Who fails to make a full disclosure of any prior criminal record and any prior dismissals from employment for cause; or
6. Who does not receive a satisfactory background check.
Initial Employment for Professional Employees
The Superintendent shall notify applicant, in writing, of the offer and conditions of employment. Upon receipt of employment notification, applicant shall respond within 10 days. From the date of the written acceptance, applicant is considered to be under employment with Lakeway Christian Schools and is subject to all rights, privileges, and duties.
Professional Employees
The application shall include a transcript of credits earned at the colleges or universities attended along with references from persons such as previous employers, college professors, and supervisors of student teachers.No person shall be employed:
1. Who does not hold a valid license to teach or a temporary permit to teach from the State Board of Education or ACSI.
2. Who has been identified by the Department of Children’s Services as a perpetrator of child abuse, severe child abuse, child sexual abuse, or child neglect or who poses an immediate threat to the health, safety, or welfare of children.
3. Who is listed on the state’s abuse of vulnerable persons registry maintained by the Department of Health
4. Who fails to make a full disclosure of any prior criminal record and any prior dismissals from employment for cause; or
5. Who does not receive a satisfactory background check.
Support Employees
The application shall include references from persons such as previous employers.No person shall be employed:
1. Who has any contagious or communicable disease in such form that might endanger the health of school children;
2. Who has been identified by the Department of Children’s Services as a perpetrator of child abuse, severe child abuse, child sexual abuse, or child neglect or who poses an immediate threat to the health, safety, or welfare of children;
3. Who is listed on the state’s abuse of vulnerable persons registry maintained by the Department of Health;
4. Who has not complied with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986;
5. Who fails to make a full disclosure of any prior criminal record and any prior dismissals from employment for cause; or
6. Who does not receive a satisfactory background check.
Employment
After checking references, the Superintendent shall hire and assign qualified applicants.Initial Employment for Professional Employees
The Superintendent shall notify applicant, in writing, of the offer and conditions of employment. Upon receipt of employment notification, applicant shall respond within 10 days. From the date of the written acceptance, applicant is considered to be under employment with Lakeway Christian Schools and is subject to all rights, privileges, and duties.