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Last updated on

August 13, 2008


Basic Requirements for Employment and Employment Procedures for Teachers of Kindergarten Through Grade 12 (Lay, Religious and Priest)

  1. To be eligible for employment the applicant must:
    1. have a B.A. or B.S. degree from a recognized college or university;
    2. have completed the required internship program of supervised teaching in elementary or secondary education;
    3. have a valid teaching credential for the State of California or its equivalent from another state, or be enrolled in a program to receive a California teaching credential;
    4. have the potential for effectiveness, or a record of effectiveness, in realizing the goals of Roman Catholic education;
    5. be willing to teach in accordance with Roman Catholic doctrine;
    6. be dedicated to the interest of all children -- their intellectual as well as their spiritual and moral development;
    7. be willing to adhere to the "Characteristics of Teachers in Catholic Schools" (included with the application form);
    8. have a complete file in the individual school site office, including:
      • completed application and all information requested on the application;
      • official transcript(s) of college and university work completed;
      • verification of currently valid credential(s) or, when applicable, CBEST results -- Note: copies are not acceptable -- production of the original issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing or State Board of Education is required;
      • verification of college degree(s) -- Note: copies are not acceptable -- production of the original issued by the college/university is required;
      • college placement folder (if one has been opened) or reference letters concerning most recent professional experience;
      • employment verification forms;
      • personal references;
      • statement of basic educational philosophy in regard to children/youth;
      • reason for seeking a position in a Roman Catholic school;
      • brief biographical resume stressing experience in working with children/youth;
      • evidence of freedom from active tuberculosis (if this employment is applicant's first employment as teacher, California law requires an examination for tuberculosis within sixty (60) days before hire. If this is not applicant's first employment as a teacher, the law requires a T.B. examination every four (4) years. Documentation of applicant's most recent T.B. examination in either case is necessary to complete the applicant's file);
      • any other information requested.
    9. meet all diocesan employment and professional requirements, as well as all applicable state and federal laws and regulations relating to employment and professional requirements.
    10. establish qualifications in an oral interview with the School Principal.
  2. The individual school site retains the applicant's file. The School Principal interviews applicants as positions become available. Decisions regarding hiring are made by the School Principal.
  3. Pursuant to the Immigration and Reform Act, after employment, persons are required to submit information for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The I-9 will be processed at the individual school site.
  4. Pursuant to the California Education Code, persons not possessing a valid California Teaching Credential or not currently licensed by another California state agency that requires a criminal record summary, must submit to a criminal records check through the State Department of Justice as a condition of employment. The hiring School Principal will assist the employee in this matter.
Department of Catholic Schools
485 Church Street, P. O. Box 350
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 373-1608 FAX (831) 373-0173
Office:Schools@dioceseofmonterey.org