Maintenance - Altoona - Kimmel Alternative School

Description

Conditions of Employment

• Are you a U.S. citizen, or do you have a VISA that permits you to work in the U.S.?
• Please be advised, if you are considered for employment, you will be required to have current clearances on file; in accordance with Act 153 of 2014, once you are an active employee you will be required to renew all three (3) clearances every 60 months, this will be a condition of continued employment. Are you willing to submit the following THREE clearances, at your own expense: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check Federal Criminal History Record
• As a new employee of the Altoona Area School District, you are required to have a pre-employment health screening, drug screen, and TB test, at your own expense. Are you willing to comply to this?
• Do you posses a High School Diploma or GED equivalent?
• CERTIFICATION AND RELEASE AUTHORIZATION I certify that all of the statements made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. I understand that any misrepresentation of information shall be sufficient cause for: (1) withdrawing of any offer of employment, or (2) terminating my employment. I hereby authorize any and all of my previous employers and/or supervisors to release any and all of my personnel records, and to respond fully and completely to all questions that officials of the Altoona Area School District may ask regarding my prior work history and performance. I will hold such previous employers and/or supervisors harmless of any and all claims that I might otherwise have against them with regard to statements made to this school district. I further authorize these officials to investigate my background, now or in the future, to verify the information provided and release from liability all persons and/or entities supplying information regarding my background. However, I do not authorize the production of medical records or other information which would tend to actually identify a disability nor do I authorize inquiries which would include information related to any medical condition or medical history. Further, I do not waive any rights which I may have under state or federal law related to my right to challenge the disclosure of unlawful or inaccurate information, whether by the school district or by entities or persons providing such information to the school district, including any and all claims concerning allegations of employment discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age or disability. I understand that should an employment offer be made, I may be required to undergo a physical, drug and alcohol screening, as well as any qualification testing deemed necessary by the district in order to establish ability to perform the job. I agree that I will settle any and all previously unasserted claims, disputes, or controversies arising out of or relating to my application or candidacy for employment, and/or cessation of employment with the Altoona Area School District, exclusively by final and binding arbitration before a neutral arbitrator, which will be conducted according to the voluntary labor arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. By way of example only, such claims include claims under the federal, state, and local statutory or common law, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, including amendments of the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Americans With Disabilities Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; the Fair Labor Standards Act; the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Act; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Equal Pay Act; Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act; the law of contracting and the law of tort.
• As part of the application process, I understand that I will be asked to scan certain documents into this file. Any reasonable and applicable information that is requested and omitted may result in my application being considered incomplete.

General Questions

• List any reasons known to you why you might be unable to consistently and promptly perform any of the duties, with or without reasonable accommodation, for the position which you are applying. If none, please answer N/A.
• Were you in the U.S. Armed Forces?
• If yes, list military experience including special training which you feel would aid you in the position for which you are applying. If no, please answer N/A.
• Summarize special job-related skills and qualifications acquired from employment or other experiences and state any additional information you feel may be helpful in considering your application; i.e., honors, awards, activities, or professional development opportunities:
• Do you have any relatives working in the district for which you are applying?
• If yes, relative's name(s) and relationship:
• How did you hear about this position?
• If other, please specify.
• Did a current AASD employee refer you? If so, please list the name below.

Attachments
HS Diploma/HS Transcripts
3 Letters of Reference
Act 126/Child Abuse Training Certificate
Act 168 Forms
Federal Criminal Background
PA Child Abuse Clearance
PA State Police Criminal Background
Signature and Release
Contact Info for 3 References
References