Recruit, hire and retain the best.
Recruitment & Hiring Services
Recruitment & Hiring Services
NEOGOV HR Software
We can help you find qualified candidates and eliminate paperwork. NEOGOV allows your applicants to easily apply online using a system accessed by 1,500 public sector agencies throughout the country. As participants in NEOGOV, our small districts can receive the same hiring services enjoyed by large districts.
ESD-U Certification
ESD-U offers an initial teacher certification program for those who have completed a bachelor’s degree and are already employed as classified staff or those interested in changing their career to teaching. ESD-U costs much less than traditional programs.
Retention Services
Retention Services
Beginning Educator Support Team (BEST)
BEST provides first and second-year teachers crucial supports to help them bloom in the teaching profession. New teachers are matched with a trained mentor who supports them in the classroom and coaches them as they learn and grow in their new career.
ESD-U Retooling
Current teachers can add an additional endorsement in the areas of English Language Learner or Special Education through ESD-U. Scholarships are available through the Professional Educator Standards Board.
ESD 112 Certification Services
In partnership with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the ESD 112 certification team assists educators with the online application process for first time Washington certificates and renewals. We also help evaluate and process certification applications and issue temporary permits.
Program Contacts
Who to Contact
Marnie Allen
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, Legal Services & Insurance Programs
Phone: 360-952-3495
Email: marnie.allen@esd112.org
Melissa Kreuder
Human Resources Director/Unemployment Pool Manager
Phone: 360-750-7503
Email: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org
Mayra Najera
NON-CERTIFICATED EMPLOYMENT/TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
Phone: 360-952-3581
Email: mayra.najera@esd112.org
Questions?
All new applicants will be directed to our NEOGOV Online Application system to apply for our open positions. For more information or questions on the system, review the following links:
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