New Employee
Onboarding

While orientation with Human Resources is not required, we highly recommend all new hires attend orientation to ensure we provide you with adequate time to complete mandatory new hire paperwork, discuss Impact's benefits plans and enrollment instruction, review key policies regarding safety, health, PTO, etc., discuss compliance regarding fingerprints, certifications, training and more.

You will be filling out the following information in ADP:

• I-9 form
• W-4 form
  • Here is important updated info to know about the W-4
• Employee Handbook acknowledgement
• Set up direct deposit (required)
• Sexual Misconduct form
• Department Retirement Services form 

After successfully onboarding in ADP, you can access Impact policies by logging into ADP > clicking on resources --> Tools and References and you will find a list of policies. 

If you were hired into an instructional position that requires a teaching certification and you currently do not possess one, please click here and follow the instructions on how to apply for a conditional teaching certification. 

Additional information on how to transfer an out-of-state certification can be found by clicking the link above as well. Should you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to hr@impactps.org

Yes, for positions that require an academic degree, new hires must provide an academic transcript. 

Official or unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to ADP, emailed to hr@impactps.org, or mailed to: 

Impact Public Schools 
c/o Human Resources
3438 S. 148th st.
Tukwila, WA 98168

Yes, SafeSchools training is required for all Impact employees to ensure we are fostering a safe and inclusive working and learning environment for our students and employees, and to be in compliance with State and Federal Compliance safety mandates. Impact Public Schools employees are required to complete 13 trainings that cover instructions and guidelines to help identify hazards and potential threats, as well as proper procedures on how to report and deal with these types of incidents. 

All modules must be completed within 1 week of your hire date with the exception of the Child Abuse: Mandatory Reporting & Washington State Civil Rights training. Those two must be completed within 3 days of your hire date. Click here for more information and next steps.

Yes, obtaining a food handler card is required for ALL Impact employees (school-based and Home Office). Review the instructions below to obtain a food handler card. 

The Do it Right, Serve it Safe! online training is the only authorized site to provide you with a valid food worker card in an online format in Washington state. 

Click here for more information and next steps. 

Yes, Impact can cover the fingerprinting and background check fee for you initially. Once you receive your first paycheck, the fee will then be deducted from that pay period. Please make an appointment and fill out this form in order for Impact to cover your fingerprinting and background check fee initially. You will have the option to book your appointment at the Bellevue, Bothell, or Tacoma locations.

Yes, you can fill out this form with OSPI.