New Hire Forms & Resources

New Hire Orientation Materials

A. Forms Required of All New Hires

Background Check: Please read carefully -> Fingerprinting Steps & Fees
- Background Check Forms Packet : Use to download all fillable forms below in one file.
  - Background Check Disclosure Form
  - OSPI OCA Code Form, "Request for Electronic Applicant Submission".
  - WA State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release Form
Health & Safety Material
- Health & Safety Forms Packet: Use to download all fillable forms below in one file.
  - Proof of Immunity to Measles Requirement
  - Hepatitis B Attestation Form
Payroll Forms
- W-4 Form
- I-9 Form
- Payroll Direct Deposit Information Form: Provided via email or in person at the District Office, for security purposes.

B. Forms Required for Classified New Hires

Classified Staff with prior experience in a similar position:
- Verification of Experience Form (VOE): Complete and send multiple forms to each of your current and all previous Districts/LEAs

C. Forms Required for Certificated New Hires

Teachers with prior teaching experience:
- Request for Transfer of Documents: Complete and send to your current or most recent District/LEA, or
- Verification of Experience Form (VOE): Complete and send multiple forms to each of your current and all previous Districts/LEAs
New Teachers with no prior teaching experience and/or who do not currently hold a Washington state teaching certificate:
- Please visit OSPI Washington State Teacher Certification Website. Contact for questions about your certificate, endorsements or application status (360) 725-6400 or email cert@k12.wa.us
New Teachers and New Substitute Teachers:
- If you do not yet hold a Washington state certificate to teach, you may need to work with Human Resources to obtain a 'limited certificate'.
  - Instructions for obtaining a limited certificate are provided in this quick reference guide.
  - How to Create your EDS/eCertification Account