The technology we use is called live scan these machines take high-quality prints by scanning the applicant's fingers electronically to create a digital image. What is digital fingerprinting?ĭigital fingerprints look like a picture of all ten fingers, palm down.
Most organizations define "regular, unsupervised access to children" with the help of legal counsel. What is "regular, unsupervised access to children?"Įach employer must define this term independently. Anyone working as a contractual employee for employers listed in "2." above.Anyone seeking certified or classified employment in a public school district, Educational Service District (ESD), Washington School for the Deaf (WSD) or the Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB).Anyone seeking a Washington State educational certificate.
Who do we fingerprint?Īny individual who will have regular, unsupervised access to children: Fingerprint record checks are just one part of the rigorous process by which we select teaching, administrative, support and technical staff. Here at OSPI, we support educators and administrators across Washington State, all of whom pay careful attention to the qualifications and background of potential new hires and applicants for certification. Why do we require fingerprint record checks for K-12 education employment and certification?įingerprint-based background checks help to safeguard our children and strengthen public confidence in the integrity of public and private education.
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