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Salem-Keizer Public Schools
Human Resources
Lancaster Professional Center
2450 Lancaster Dr. NE
Salem, Oregon 97305
503-399-3000
Welcome
to your new job
at Salem-Keizer Public Schools!
New Employee Forms and Information
As part of the employment process new Salem-Keizer employees must complete the new employee paperwork.
If you are a new licensed employee, please use the list on the left. If you are a new classified (support staff) employee, use the right column.
Click on the titles below to open and download the forms. These forms must be completed on or before your start date. Please bring them to Human Resources, located at 2450 Lancaster Dr NE in Salem (open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday).
Please bring appropriate ID from section A or sections B & C (on the I-9 instructions) so you can complete the I-9 when you deliver your payroll paperwork.
New Licensed Employee Paperwork & Training
Required Payroll Paperwork for New Licensed Employees
- Employment Authorization (Form I-9) – Save PDF to your computer before filling out. A fillable PDF form requires Adobe Acrobat to save inputted information.
- Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate (Form W-4)
- Public Employee Retirement System (PERS Instruction Form)
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO Form)
- Staff User Agreement for District Computers, Mobile Devices, Network, Email, and the Internet
- Policy Book
- Policies Checklist
Optional Payroll Forms for New Licensed Employees
- Direct Deposit Authorization (Optional)
- Sick Leave Bank Enrollment Form (Optional)
Please complete these forms within seven (7) days and bring them to the Human Resources, located at 2450 Lancaster Drive NE in Salem. Please bring appropriate ID from section A or sections B & C (on the I-9 instructions) so you can complete the I-9 when you deliver your payroll paperwork.
Licensed Employee Benefits
- Employee Benefits (If eligible)
Must be completed in 30 days from start date.
Other Useful & Important Information
Licensed Staff,
If you have any questions, please contact Allison Handley or Bobbie Sinerius in Human Resources at 503-399-3061.
New Classified Employee Paperwork & Training
Required Payroll Paperwork for New Classified Employees
- Employment Authorization (Form I-9) – – Save PDF to your computer before filling out. A fillable PDF form requires Adobe Acrobat to save inputted information.
- Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate (Form W-4)
- Public Employee Retirement System (PERS Instructions)
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO Form)
- Classified Pay Election Form (Only for less than 12-month employees; excludes Temporary Employees, Crossing Guards, Bus Drivers and 12-month Employees)
- Staff User Agreement for District Computers, Mobile Devices, Network, Email, and the Internet
- Policy Book
- Policies Checklist
Optional Payroll Forms for New Classified Employees
- Direct Deposit Authorization (Optional)
- Sick Leave Bank Enrollment Form (Optional)
Please complete these forms within seven (7) days and bring them to the Human Resources, located at 2450 Lancaster Drive NE in Salem. Please bring appropriate ID from section A or sections B & C (on the I-9 instructions) so you can complete the I-9 when you deliver your payroll paperwork.
Classified Employee Benefits
- Employee Benefits (If Eligible)
Must be completed in 30 days from start date.
Other Important Information
Classified Staff,
If you have any questions, please contact Kim Angle or Ashlie Cowles in Human Resources at 503-399-3061.
New Employee FAQs
Licensed Employees Questions & Answers
Salem-Keizer is a drug free workplace. Only safety-sensitive employees, i.e., transportation employees, are subject to pre-employment drug testing. See Administrative Policy HUM-A030 for additional information.
Employees are required to wear a district-issued ID badge while on duty – see Administrative Policy HUM-A026.
Membership in the Association of Salem-Keizer Education Association (SKEA) is voluntary. A fair share deduction will be made from the checks of non-SKEA members. Dues are collected September through May. Approximate deduction for all full-time licensed staff is approximately$100/month pre-taxed (pro-rated for part-time FTE).
Yes, you will receive an “Assignment Letter” right after the official offer and then an official contract once your name has been presented to the School Board at their monthly meeting.
Yes, licensed employees have seven (7) paid holidays.
Holidays include:
- Labor Day
- Veteran’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- the day following Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
Yes, your insurance will become effective the first day after your first paycheck (October 1 for most new hires). See the Employee Benefits page for more details.
- For licensed employees, three school years (minimum 135 paid contract days). You will gain contract status on your fourth year.
- Temporary licensed employees do not serve a probation period.
All licensed employees are paid on equal monthly checks on the last business day of the month. Licensed employees hired for the entire school year will receive the first paycheck on September 30 and the last three full paychecks on June 30.
Yes, licensed employees may use the in-district transfer process or directly apply to any vacant positions.
Up to 75 days of unused sick leave may be transferred between Oregon districts. Human Resources will request this from your last Oregon district while verifying experience.
All employees are covered by worker’s compensation insurance. Supervisors must be notified of an on-the-job injury or illness as soon as possible.
QAM is a continuous improvement process that demonstrates our commitment to our students. For further information see the District Policies, Procedures, and Forms for External Use on the District website.
- Sick leave (accrue 1 day/month),
- Personal leave (front-loaded 3 days/year)
- Family illness (front-loaded 5 days/year)
- Bereavement, if needed (5 days per situation)
Several options are available, including a paper check, direct deposit or Visa Paycard. For more information, please contact the Payroll Department.
Probationary/Contract employees receive a step increase on July 1st, if in paid status for a minimum full semester or 4.5 months.
All licensed staff participate in LEGENDS, an ongoing cycle of performance feedback, reflection, and growth. Summative evaluations are provided for licensed staff as follows:
- Probationary and Temporary licensed staff receive a summative evaluation annually
- Contract licensed staff receive a summative evaluation once every two years
All District employees have an e-mail address. Carefully review the District policy HUM-A003 regarding staff use of the District’s electronic communications system.
All personnel files are kept in the Human Resources Department. By appointment, an employee may review his/her file during regular work hours.
All employees are automatically enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Current PERS members will automatically receive the monthly 6% district paid pick-up effective on the first paycheck. New public-employee hires will receive the same pick-up when they have met the PERS six month waiting period (may be longer for part-time hires).
Classified Employees Questions & Answers
All new employees (and some returning employees) hired into classified positions are required to be fingerprinted. The employee is responsible for paying the fingerprinting fee but can elect to have the amount deducted from their paycheck in one or two increments. For additional information see Administrative Policy HUM-A005, Work Instruction HUM-W023 or contact Human Resources at (503) 399-3061
Salem-Keizer is a drug free workplace. Only safety-sensitive employees, i.e., transportation employees, are subject to pre-employment drug testing. See Administrative Policy HUM-A030 for additional information.
Overtime/comp time is available to classified employees who work over 40 hours per week. All overtime/comp time must be approved in advance by a supervisor.
Permanent and limited classified employees are not eligible for transfer during their probation period.
Temporary classified employees are not eligible for transfer.
Employees are required to wear a district-issued ID badge while on duty – see Administrative Policy HUM-A026.
Permanent and limited term twelve-month classified employees have ten paid holidays; others receive those occurring during their scheduled work periods.
Holidays include:
- Labor Day
- Veteran’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day following Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (12 month employees only)
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
Temporary employees do not receive holiday pay.
Permanent and limited term classified employees working at least 20 hours/week are eligible for the vacation benefit. Vacation is accruing during the probation period, but cannot be used until the probation period is completed.
No – classified employees are not contracted employees.
Membership in the Association of Salem-Keizer Education Support Professionals (ASK ESP) is voluntary. A fair share deduction will be made from the checks of non-ASK ESP members. Dues are collected October through June.
Temporary employees are not covered by the collective bargaining agreement.
Permanent and limited-term classified employees working 20 hours a week or more will be eligible for insurance benefits. The insurance premium for eligible employees and family members is partially paid by the District.
All permanent and limited term classified employees serve a six month probation period.
Temporary employees do not serve a probation period.
All employees are paid on the last business day of the month.
Up to 75 days of unused sick leave may be transferred between Oregon districts. Human Resources will request this from your last Oregon district while verifying experience.
All employees are covered by worker’s compensation insurance. Supervisors must be notified of an on-the-job injury or illness as soon as possible.
QAM is a continuous improvement process that demonstrates our commitment to our students. For further information see the District Policies, Procedures, and Forms for External Use on the District website.
Sick leave, family illness and bereavement are the only paid leaves available during the probation period for permanent and limited term classified employees.
Temporary classified employees are eligible for sick leave only.
Several options are available, including a paper check, direct deposit or Visa Paycard. For more information, please contact the Payroll Department.
Classified employees who have completed their probationary period may take vacation with a supervisor’s approval up to the total amount accumulated.
New classified employees hired before January 1st receive a step increase on July 1st.
New permanent and limited-term classified employees receive an evaluation at the end of their six-month probation period. All other employees are evaluated annually.
Temporary employees do not receive evaluations.
All District employees have an e-mail address. Carefully review the District policy HUM-A003 regarding staff use of the District’s electronic communications system.
All personnel files are kept in the Human Resources Department. By appointment, an employee may review his/her file during regular work hours.
All employees are automatically enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Current PERS members will automatically receive the monthly 6% district paid pick-up effective on the first paycheck. New public-employee hires will receive the same pick-up when they have met the PERS six month waiting period (may be longer for part-time hires).
Licensure Quick Guide & Tips
(Prepared by SKSD)
Teacher Standards and Practice Commission (TSPC)
Who: Recent Oregon Graduate
License Type: Preliminary (3 year license)
Items to Submit:
- C1 – Online Application (https://apps.oregon.gov/TSPC/eLicense)
- Fee – $150, paid through application ($140 license, $10 NIC portal admin fee)
- Official Transcripts (after degree awarded)
- C2 – University submits on your behalf
Who: Out of State Applicant
License Type: Reciprocal (1 year license)
Items to Submit:
- C1 – Online Application (https://apps.oregon.gov/TSPC/eLicense)
- Fee – $200, paid through application ($190 license, $10 NIC portal admin fee)
- Fingerprints & fee ($57)
- Official Transcripts
- Copy of current, active state license
- Test scores (taken for current licensure)
When Reciprocal Licenses are issued, a letter is emailed from TSPC to the applicant with
details on what is needed to renew a Preliminary license. These requirements will
include:
- Civil Rights Test ($95) – Oregon specific test
- Possibly other tests, depending on what state you come from
- NO PDUs are required
- C1 – Online Application (https://apps.oregon.gov/TSPC/eLicense)
- Fee – $150, paid through application ($140 license, $10 NIC portal admin fee)
- Applicants have one year from issue date to complete these requirements.
Helpful Licensure Tips:
- There is a 2-3 month wait time for license. Submit all items ASAP. We can help if your
license is still pending close to your start date, but it may cost an additional $159
to expedite it and all material must be submitted prior. - Check your license through Educator Look Up:
- Submit your full name, birthdate and last 4 digits of social security number to
access full details, including official letters sent from TSPC regarding your license. - Printable copies of license available through “Image” next to expiration date.
- Submit your full name, birthdate and last 4 digits of social security number to
- TSPC’s Official First-Time Licensure Guide
- Contact Salem-Keizer HR department if you encounter any issues (503.399.3061)
Updated by SKSD 7/2016
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Salem-Keizer Public Schools
John Beight
Executive Director of Human Resources
503-399-3061
2450 Lancaster Dr. NE
Salem, OR 97305
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Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday
Phone: 503-399-3061 or 1-800-285-5484
Location: 2450 Lancaster Drive NE, Salem, OR
Salem-Keizer Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment and provides equal access to youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy:
For more information, please view our
Nondiscrimination /Title IX policy here.
