What We Do
The Human Resources Department has 3 main areas of focus:
- Recruiting and deploying highly effective staff to high-needs schools to support the positive environment needed to cultivate our students and help them become productive members of the community.
- Labor and Employee Relations is responsible for administering the District's fourteen Collective Bargaining Agreements and policies impacting all employees, including contract grievance procedures, employee accommodations and allegations of discrimination.
- The Employee Assistance Program is a free and confidential counseling and referral resource available to all Seattle Public Schools employees and their family members.
Need to take the Parapro test?
To schedule a Parapro testing appointment, please go to https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/7y03hdgm. The cost to take the test is $55.00, payable by check or money order ONLY. Please contact the Human Resources Department front desk to ask about a study guide for the test. Contact: 206-252-0215 or hr@seattleschools.org
Verification of employment questions (for mortgage loans, loan forgiveness, for transferring to other districts)
Loan applications for houses, automobile, purchases and leases:
Verifiers can call The Work Number 1-800-367-5690 or 1-800-424-0253 (TTY - hearing impaired) or visit their website www.theworknumber.com. For more information visit Verification of Employment.
Loan forgiveness:
Complete the employee section of the Loan Forgiveness form and email it to hr@seattleschools.org. Please allow 2 business days for the form to be completed and returned to you.
Employees transferring to another district:
To obtain verification of professional experience if transferring to another district, submit your signed authorization from your new employer to: Email: hrcompensation@seattleschools.org
Fax: 206-743-3021
Benefits Questions
Employee benefits are managed by our outside benefits administrator Sprague Israel Giles. Please contact them directly at 206-957-7066 or visit the benefits website.
Where can I find the Human Resources forms?
Human Resources forms can be found on the HR Forms webpage. If you have having trouble finding a particular form, please contact the HR front desk at 206-252-0215.