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NEW HIRE INFORMATION
Welcome to South Bay Union Elementary School District!
Welcome to the South Bay Union Elementary School District family! We’re truly excited to have you on board, and we can’t wait to see the incredible impact you’ll have on our students, our team, and our community.
At South Bay, we believe that every student deserves a learning environment where they are seen, supported, and inspired to thrive. You are now part of a mission that is deeply rooted in equity, excellence, and care. As you step into your new role, know that you are joining a community that values who you are and believes in what we can achieve—together.
🌟 Our Vision and Mission
Our vision is simple but powerful: We foster positive connections with all students that encourage them to embrace learning, achieve independence, and know that they can succeed.
Our mission is to provide student-centered learning opportunities that appropriately challenge and support every child to learn, grow, and thrive. Your work—whether in the classroom, during after school, or behind the scenes—is a vital part of making this mission a reality.
📘 Our Strategic Pillars
Our strategic plan is the roadmap we follow to ensure our students receive the best possible education and support. As part of our team, you’ll see this plan in action across four key pillars:
- Enriched Learning: Ensuring equity and access in every learning opportunity.
- Supportive Environment: Creating spaces where students feel safe, seen, and supported.
- Family Engagement: Building authentic relationships with families and our wider community.
- Intentional Collaboration: Working together to set goals and align resources for student success.
💖 Our Core Values
We are guided every day by five powerful core values:
- Teamwork: We believe in lifting each other up and working together toward shared goals.
- Kindness: We treat everyone with respect, empathy, and care.
- Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and commitments.
- Support: We create a culture where encouragement and helpfulness are the norm.
- Competence: We bring our best skills and continue learning every day.
These aren’t just words on paper—they shape our decisions, our interactions, and our culture.
As you settle into your new position, we hope you feel the warmth and excitement that comes from being part of a team that’s doing meaningful work. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or ideas. We are here to support you every step of the way!
Teri Waterhouse
Superintendent
South Bay Union Elementary School District
Fingerprinting
In California, school districts are required to obtain criminal background checks, including fingerprints, for new employees and those with contracts that may involve student interaction.
Please prioritize completing your fingerprints and background check. Your start date will be dependent on the results of the background check. We monitor the results from the District Office once you complete the application process. We cover the cost of the fingerprinting and background check. Until we receive your fingerprints and background check, you are not permitted to work on our campuses.
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Materials and Technology
South Bay ID Badge: All employees are required to wear a SBUESD ID badge when on our campuses. You can pick up your Impact ID badge from your campus' main office in 2-4 weeks.
New Hire FAQ
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Current TB test (within last 60 days, or 4 years if coming from another school district)
Copy of Social Security card for payroll
Livescan fingerprint clearance (form included in new hire packet)
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Classified Staff (Classroom Paraprofessionals, Aides, Explore Paras, Office and Grounds staff, etc.) will need the following forms completed and turned in to our District Office:
- Personnel Information Form
- Federal (W-4) & State (EDD) Tax Forms
- USCIS Form I-9
- Drug Free Organization Form
- Oath of Allegiance for Persons Employed by a CA School District
- Prohibition of Tobacco Statement
- Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Duties Statement
- Deferred Net Pay Authorization Form
- Warrant Recipient Designation Form
- Medical Benefits Enrollment Form (if applicable)
- Automatic Payroll Deposit Authorization Agreement (optional)
- Transfer of Accumulated Sick Leave (if applicable)
Teachers and Certificated Staff will need the following forms completed and turned in to our District Office:
- Personnel Information Form
- Federal (W-4) & State (EDD) Tax Forms
- USCIS Form I-9
- Drug Free Organization Form
- Oath of Allegiance for Persons Employed by a CA School District
- Prohibition of Tobacco Statement
- Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Duties Statement
- Deferred Net Pay Authorization Form
- Warrant Recipient Designation Form
- Medical Benefits Enrollment Form
- Disability and Life Insurance Enrollment Form
- Retirement System Election Form - STRS
- Social Security Acknowledgement
- Automatic Payroll Deposit Authorization Agreement (optional)
- Transfer of Accumulated Sick Leave (if applicable)
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Yes, for positions that require an academic degree, new hires must provide an academic transcript.
Official or unofficial transcripts can be emailed to sbusd@southbayusd.org, or mailed to:
South Bay Union Elementary School
c/o Human Resources
6077 Loma Ave.Eureka, CA 95503
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If you start before the 16th of the month, you will receive your first paycheck close to or on the last business day of the month. If you start after the 16th of the month, you will receive your first paycheck close to or on the last business day of the next month. The pay period starts on the 11th day of the month and ends on the 10th day of the month. Your first or last check will be prorated in months of partial employment (in other words, if you begin working for South Bay after the first day of the month or end your employment with South Bay prior to the last day of the month). Pay checks not deposited directly into your account will be available for pick up in the District Office at 6077 Loma Avenue. Checks not picked up in 3 business days will be mailed.
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- Deductions: Wages withheld from an employee's earnings for the purpose of paying taxes, benefits and other mandatory items (e.g., garnishments) or voluntary contributions (e.g., charitable donations)
- Gross pay: Total pay before taxes and deductions
- Net pay: Take-home pay after taxes and deductions are subtracted from earnings
- Compensation: All monetary and non-monetary payments, including the value of benefits, received by an employee
- Pay stub: A summary document that demonstrates the factors – number of hours worked, the rates paid for those hours, deductions for taxes and benefits, etc. – that were used to calculate an employee’s pay for a designated period of time