The Lighthouse Campus High School is temporarily closed for repairs. Classes are still in session in a hybrid setting. Kindergarten – 8th grade has not been impacted.  Email info@lighthousecharter.org for more information

Pre-Employment Requirements

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  1. Clearance of Fingerprinting (Both DOJ & FBI)
  2. Completion of a TB test or Risk Assessment
  3. Completion of CPR and First Aid 
  4. Certified Staff- Must be accredited by the CTC
  5. A. Classified Candidates (Non-Teaching roles, Instructional Aide, Teacher In Training, etc.                                                                             B. Certified Staff- Must be accredited by the California Teacher Credentialing – Complete the Verification of Employment from all former school-based employment.
  6. Teachers In Training/Instructional Aide Requirement

Requirements for all employees of schools in California

 

Step 1: Fingerprinting (both DOJ & FBI): The form for requesting a Livescan can be a Fingerprinting Form – I. You can schedule an appointment with Red Tomatoes in Oakland via phone call (510) 879-6991 or use another another vender-CA Livescan Locations–Note that you cannot start with LCPS in any capacity until and unless your Livescan clears.

Step 2: First Aid/CPR Certificate: Certification must be valid within 2 years. If you are getting your certification for the first time, we require in-person training.  Please note that you must have certification for BOTH. Vendors include In-Person Training : (If completing training for the first time) CPR Oakland.  If you are renewing and feel comfortable with your skills, LCPS provides online training in CPR and First Aid after you start. 

Step 3: TB Test: Submission of proof of TB results or completed Risk assessment questionnaire by the first day of employment is mandatory. Results must be valid within 60 days for new employees unless you have been recently employed with another school that requires this documentation. Visit the link below for a list of free clinics: Free TB test sites–Note that you cannot start onsite with students until and unless you have valid proof of TB results or risk assessment clearance.

Step 4: Certificated Staff Credentialing (Teachers, Education Specialists, Psych, etc ONLY): If your role requires a valid CA Credential, you must ensure that the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) shows that your licensure is up to date prior to the start of school including a valid Certificate of Clearance. If you are coming from out of state and transferring a credential or have a provisional license or have just completed student teaching, please reach out to Shaquane Jordan, HR Generalist, at shaquane.jordan@lighthousecharter.org to provide an update on your credential status to ensure you will remain eligible to teach starting on the first day of school.

Furthermore, if you are serving in a teaching role, you must obtain a Certificate of Clearance (COC) through the Commission On Teacher Credentialing (CTC) before you are cleared to start in your teaching position. To obtain a Certificate of Clearance, you must obtain background clearance with the CTC (if not done so already) and or create a  CTC Educator Account and apply for a Certificate of Clearance (if not done so already). Provided below are resources for completing your CTC background check and applying for a Certificate of Clearance. 

Step 5 (a): Classified Candidates (Non-Teaching roles, Instructional Aide, Teacher In Training, etc) Candidates in the process of receiving an offer will initially receive a Conditional Offer. The Employment Verification Form will need to be completed before they can be approved to start in their role. Once the completed forms are submitted to Lighthouse’s HR department, you will receive an official At-Will Offer of Employment to review and sign.

Step 5 (b): Certified Candidates Credentialing (Teachers, Interventionists, Psych, etc) Candidates in the process of receiving an offer will initially receive a Conditional Offer. All Certificated candidates, in order to comply with Education Code section 44939.5, you must provide your previous school employment history and ensure that your former school employers complete both the Employment Verification Form and the Certificated History Form before you can be approved to start in your role. Once these completed forms are submitted to Lighthouse’s HR department, you will receive an official At-Will Offer of Employment to review and signCertificated History Form

Step 6: Education/ IA Exam Requirements (Teachers In Training & Instructional Aids ONLY): If you are serving in a Teacher In Training or Instructional Aide/Student Support Aide role, you will need to provide proof of one of the following: 

  • Provide transcripts showing completion and credit of a minimum of 48  college units
  • Provide transcripts showing completion of an Associates Degree or higher
  • Provide Certificate of Passage of an Instructional Aide Exam

Note: The cost of the above-required processes to provide eligibility for employment is not covered by LCPS. If you are experiencing hardship in covering any costs prior to your start, please reach out to our HR team so we can support. TB Renewals after initial employment, if requiring a fee, are covered by LCPS.

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