New Certified Employees

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Use the Checklist for New Certified Employees to ensure that you meet all of the necessary new employee requirements. 

Bring this form to your new hire appointment.
 

Required Forms                                                                                                                                                 

Please complete the following forms:

• Federal I-9 Form-requires identification (Most common: Driver's License & Social Security Card or Birth Certificate OR a current passport). Click here for full instructions
• W-4 Federal Tax Withholding Form
• W-4 State of Idaho Tax Withholding Form 
• Direct Deposit Form– please attach a voided check OR direct deposit routing and account information provided by your bank or credit union.
• Employee Information and Emergency Contact Form
• Accident Reporting and Personal Safety Form

These forms must be completed and brought to your New Hire appointment.

Schedule New Hire Appointment with the Human Resource Department                                                              

Once you have completed all of the requirements outlined above:

• Call the Human Resources Department at (208) 773-1658 to schedule your New Hire appointment.
• Bring all completed forms and required identification for I-9 verification.
• You will be fingerprinted for your Idaho Department of Education Background Check at your new hire meeting.
  • Payment of $36.00 for your background check will be collected at your new hire meeting. We now take credit/debit cards in addition to checks, money orders or exact cash.
  • Please see Background Check Memorandum for more information.

 Additional Documents for Specific Positions                                                                                                        

For employees transferring from another Idaho school district

• Sick Leave Transfer Request- this form is required if employee is transferring sick leave from another Idaho school district.

Optional Retirement and Health Care Documents                                                                                                   

• PERSI Beneficiary Designation Form RS115- only for PERSI eligible employees
• Form RS132 - this form is required only if you are a current PERSI retiree
• Tax Sheltered Account Information
• Notice of Health Care Exchange Availability

 What's Next?                                                                                                                                                                

Once you have completed all requirements, please be aware of the following:

• Benefited employees (20+ hours/week) will receive benefit options information at their new hire meeting.  Please see our Benefits Information webpage for more information on current benefit options.