| Southern Local School District |
| Administrative Guidelines |
4120.04 - EMPLOYMENT OF SUBSTITUTE CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES
The Board of Education must approve the employment and fix the compensation for each substitute classified employee. Such approval shall be given only to those candidates for employment recommended by the Superintendent. The screening procedure shall be as follows:
| A. | All applicants for classified substitutes positions shall be made through the Office of the Superintendent. | |
| B. | Each applicant should show evidence of good health, good character, knowledge, ability, and skills to carry on the work in the area in which substitute employment is sought. | |
| C. | Each applicant should demonstrate sufficient maturity to deal with students and other employees. | |
| D. | Preference will be given to candidates for classified employment who are residents of this School District. | |
| E. | The employment of classified substitute employees prior to approval by the Board is authorized only when their employment is required to maintain continuity of services in the District. Retroactive employment shall be recommended to the Board at the next meeting. | |
| F. | The administration may administer such screening tests as may bear upon the candidate's ability to perform the tasks for which s/he is being considered. | |
| G. | The administration may seek such recommendations from former employers and others as may be of assistance in assessing the candidate's qualifications. Such records shall be retained confidentially and for official use only. | |
| H. | The administration is authorized to conduct police checks of any applicant. |