Human Resources Department
November 4, 2022
Human Resources Department
Direct - Dial 678-3950 followed by the extension …..
Frank Lynch, Executive Director of HR - ext. 00105
Letty Diaz, Director of Personnel & Workers Comp - ext. 00135
Lupe Munguia, Personnel Coordinator - ext. 00136
Nancy Quinonez, Health & Welfare Specialist - ext. 00101
Maria Villalobos, Human Resources Specialist - ext. 00130
Website: http://soledadusd.org/departments/human-resources/
Location: 1261 Metz Road, Soledad, CA, USA
Phone: 831.678.3950
VACANCY JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Click on the link below
https://www.edjoin.org/Home/Jobs?keywords=Soledad%20Unified&searchType=all
Professional Dental Team - DENTAL SERVICE for Soledad USD Staff
FREE FLU CLINIC - 11/9/2022
November Highlights for Education Partners - National University
Master's and PASC Programs at Concordia Information
Concordia University Irvine invites you to join us for an online information session for your district via Zoom to discuss our Master’s and PASC programs!
Online Information Sessions for Soledad Unified School District educators:
·Wednesday, November 2nd at 5:00pm
·Thursday, November 3rd at 3:30pm
To RSVP, please click here or reply to this email and I will put you on the list.
Programs offered beginning January 9th, 2023
·M.A.Ed. in Educational Administration with Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
·M.A.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction
·M.A.Ed. in Learning, Design and Technology
·M.A.Ed. in School Counseling with Pupil Personnel Services Credential
·Preliminary Administrative Services Credential only
Please RSVP today, or contact me directly for more information.
PS – Our application fee is waived for all information session attendees!
Sarah Stachowiak
Coordinator, Graduate Programs
Concordia University Irvine
K-12 Teachers Alliance
Phone: 714-984-0146
Email: sstachowiak@graduateprogram.org
CalPERS Member News: Did You Know? Your CalPERS Pension Is on a Vesting System
Friendly REMINDER: Keenan SafeSchool On Line Training
Soledad Unified School District is using Keenan Vector Training, K-12 Edition to offer training courses online for your convenience. Follow these easy steps to complete your Soledad Unified School District safety training requirements:
Using your web browser, go to the Keenan Vector Training, K-12 Edition website for Soledad Unified School District: https://soledadusd-keenan.safeschools.com/
Enter your Username: PROVIDED IN EMAIL
Once you log into the site, click on a course title to begin the training. Each course has audio, so be sure to turn up your speakers if you'd like to listen. You must complete each section of the course in order to receive full credit.
Your Soledad Unified School District Keenan Vector Training, K-12 Edition contact:
Nancy Quinonez
nquinonez@soledad.k12.ca.us
Below is your complete Keenan Vector Training, K-12 Edition training plan along with your coursework status:
SAMPLE:
FRIENDLY REMINDER: Is your Address Correct on File
https://soledadusd.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Emergency-and-Information-Card.-Fillable.pdf
WANTED: Substitute Teacher for Soledad USD
Are you or someone you know interested in being a Substitute Teacher? If you hold a teaching credential or a 30 Day Substitute Teaching credential you can apply.
If you don't have a substitute teaching credential but are interested, below are the requirements to apply for a 30 day substitute teaching credential; There are two options
Emergency 30 Day Substitute Teaching Permit
* BA Degree
* Have past the CBEST test
Emergency Emergency Substitute Teaching Permit for Prospective Teachers
*minimum of 90 semester units of course work from a
regionally-accredited four-year college or university
*Verification of current enrollment in a regionally-accredited four-year California college or university.
This may be verified by an original letter from the registrar of the office of admissions, or official transcripts showing current work-in-progress.
*Have past the CBEST test
For more information on credentialing and to submit an application for a credential click on the link below.
https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/req-substitute
Substitute Teacher -2022/ 2023 School Year
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS MAY COMPLETE THE SUBSTITUTE TEACHER APPLICATION HERE: https://www.applitrack.com/soledadusd/onlineapp/
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AESOP/FRONTLINE: Acquiring Forgotten Credentials
https://help.frontlineeducation.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000184187
Are you anticipating being out on leave (FMLA, maternity, medical..etc)?
Additional details may be found in the
Staff Handbook (pg.36) https://soledadusd.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2021-2022-Staff-Handbook.pdf & Union Agreement.
B. BENEFITS
1. Leaves of Absence - Individual Master Agreements state conditions and provisions regarding the accrual, accumulation and payment of specific-type absences. Further questions regarding leaves should be addressed to your school site Administrator or district Human Resources. Leaves involving extended time away from your position require written request made to the District Superintendent and approval from the Board of Trustees. Requests should include information as to the start and completion of the leave time, whether it is requested as a paid or unpaid leave, and the basis of the request of the leave.
CalPERS Members: Are You Thinking of Retiring? Your Top 10 Retirement Questions Answered
Free Online Retirement Classes Whether you're mid-career, within 10 years of retirement, or ready to apply, our online classes are tailored to you.
CalSTRS Members: Thinking of Retiring Soon?
Retirement Tools and Resources
Here you'll find the most popular CalSTRS tools and resources to help you get you started with the retirement planning process, including the steps in the Service Retirement Application process.
CDC Guidelines
Masking
Wearing a well-fitting mask or respirator consistently and correctly reduces the risk of spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. At a high COVID-19 Community Level, universal indoor masking in schools and ECE programs is recommended, as it is in the community at-large. CDC also recommends masking at all times in healthcare settings, including school nurses’ offices, regardless of the current COVID-19 Community Level. People who have known or suspected exposure to COVID-19 should also wear a well-fitting mask or respirator around others for 10 days from their last exposure, regardless of vaccination status or history of prior infection.
Anyone who chooses to wear a mask or respirator should be supported in their decision to do so at any COVID-19 Community Level, including low. At a medium and high COVID-19 Community Level, people who are immunocompromised or at risk for getting very sick with COVID-19 should wear a mask or respirator that provides greater protection Since wearing masks or respirators can prevent spread of COVID-19, people who have a household or social contact with someone at risk for getting very sick with COVID-19 (for example, a student with a sibling who is at risk) may also choose to wear a mask at any COVID-19 Community Level. Schools and ECE programs should consider flexible, non-punitive policies and practices to support individuals who choose to wear masks regardless of the COVID-19 Community Level.
Schools with students at risk for getting very sick with COVID-19 must make reasonable modifications when necessary to ensure that all students, including those with disabilities, are able to access in-person learning. Schools might need to require masking in settings such as classrooms or during activities to protect students with immunocompromising conditions or other conditions that increase their risk for getting very sick with COVID-19 in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws and policies. For more information and support, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s Disability Rights webpage. Students with immunocompromising conditions or other conditions or disabilities that increase risk for getting very sick with COVID-19 should not be placed into separate classrooms or otherwise segregated from other students.
Because mask use is not recommended for children ages younger than 2 years and may be difficult for very young children or for some children with disabilities who cannot safely wear a mask, ECE programs and K-12 schools may need to consider other prevention strategies—such as improving ventilation and avoiding crowding—when the COVID-19 Community Level is medium or high or in response to an outbreak. K-12 schools or ECE programs may choose to implement universal indoor mask use to meet the needs of the families they serve, which could include people at risk for getting very sick with COVID-19.
For more information about masks please visit Types of Masks and Respirators.
Coping with Stress
For more helpful information and resources click on the link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress
- Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including those on social media. It’s good to be informed, but hearing about the pandemic constantly can be upsetting. Consider limiting news to just a couple times a day and disconnecting from phone, tv, and computer screens for a while.
- Take care of your body.
- Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditateexternal icon.
- Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
- Exercise regularly.
- Get plenty of sleep.
- Avoid excessive alcohol, tobacco, and substance use.
- Continue with routine preventive measures (such as vaccinations, cancer screenings, etc.) as recommended by your healthcare provider.
- Get vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine when available.
- Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
- Connect with others. Talk with peopleexternal icon you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
- Connect with your community- or faith-based organizations. While social distancing measures are in place, try connecting online, through social media, or by phone or mail.
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MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION BENEFITS
Note: You will only receive Medical cards in the mail. You will not receive cards for Dental or Vision, you will need to create an online account and you may print one on line.
KEENAN SAFESCHOOLS TRAINING!
CREDENTIAL RENEWAL/UPDATE
FRONTLINE (Formerly Aesop)
Login to your Aesop account and verify that your telephone number is correct as we use the system to contact you.
UPDATE! INTERESTED IN USING THE FRONTLINE MOBILE APP?
http://help.frontlinek12.com/WebNav/Docs/MobileQuickStartGuide.pdfhttp://help.frontlinek12.com/WebNav/Docs/MobileQuickStartGuide.pdf
The Frontline Mobile APP is now AVAILABLE to our Substitutes!
https://help.frontlinek12.com/Documents/Mobile/SubstituteMobileQuickStartGuide.pdf