Certification and Endorsement. Possession of any valid Washington State Certificate and primary and supporting endorsement which may be required pursuant to WAC regulations for the position(s) under consideration shall be a prerequisite for retention.
Certification and Endorsement. Employees retained to implement the modified and reduced educational program, as determined by the Board, shall possess a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate and/or endorsement(s) as may be required for the position to be filled. The Board shall fill vacancies from existing staff when at all possible, before implementing any mandatory employee reduction policy.
Certification and Endorsement. In the event tenured teachers must be laid off, layoff will be based on the following:
Certification and Endorsement. Possession of any valid Washington State Certificate and primary and supporting endorsement which may be required pursuant to WAC regulations for the position(s) under consideration shall be a prerequisite for retention. Employment Categories: The following categories and specialties are established to ensure the qualifications of personnel assigned to retained positions: Elementary teachers will be considered for retention in one (1) category (K-5). Secondary teachers (6-12) will be considered for retention by teaching subject areas consistent with WAC: Biology; Chemistry; Earth science; Physics; Career and technical education; Agriculture education; Businessand marketing ; Family and consumer sciences; STEM ; Skilled and technical sciences ; Health sciences English; English/Language Arts; History; Mathematics; Science; Social Studies; World Languages by endorsement; Reading;
