5120 - Certification Policy

Policy 5120

PERSONNEL 

Certification
The district shall require that certificated employees hold a valid Washington State Certificate, with proper endorsement (unless eligible for out-of-endorsement assignment or the district has obtained the appropriate State Board of Education waiver), for the role and responsibilities for which they are employed.  Failure to meet this requirement shall be just cause for termination of employment.  No salary warrants may be issued to the employee until the district has registered a valid certificate for the role to which he or she has been assigned.

Certificated employees may also be required by law to meet continuing education requirements. Failure to meet these requirements will cause the certificate to lapse.

 

Cross References:       Board Policy 5121                  Unprofessional Conduct
                                    Board Policy 5210                  Assignment, Reassignment and Transfer
                                   

Legal References:       RCW  28A.350.050               Teacher must qualify before warrant
                                                                                                drawn and issued or registered –                                                                                                All districts

                                    RCW   28A.410.025               Qualifications – Certificate or permit
                                                                                                required

                                    WAC   180-16-220                  Supplemental Program Requirements                                  

 

Adoption Date:           May 23, 2006