Human Resources Personnel Policies for Category I Catholic School Employees - Personnel Handbook Section 3 - Called to Serve: Hiring and Initial Employment Period

Sep 19, 2026

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Human Resources Personnel Policies for Category I Catholic school employees from the Archdiocese of Seattle set out fair-employer commitments aligned with local, state, and federal employment rules and specific Canon Law responsibilities. The policies apply to part-time and full-time lay employees, vowed religious, and deacons, while clarifying coverage boundaries for priests and parish employees. It also states the handbook does not create an employment contract, reserves the right to modify policies, lists key hiring and compensation/leave provisions, and provides an employee agreement acknowledging access, compliance, and policy updates.

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I. Introduction

II. Hiring

3.1 Conditions for hiring (p.6-8)

3.2 Ministerial Covenants for School Teachers and Administrators (p.8-10)

3.3 Hiring School Administrators (p.10-11)

3.4 Certification of Teachers and Administrators (p.11-12)

3.5 Hiring of Family Members (p.12)

3.6 Hiring of Temporary Employees (p.12)

3.7 Substitute Teachers (p.13)

3.8 Filling a Vacancy (p. 13)

3.9 Rehired Employees (p.14)

III. Salaries

3.10 Teachers’ Salaries (p.14)

3.11 School Administrators’ Salaries (p.14-15)

3.12 Non-Certificated Employee Salaries (p.15)

IV. Compensation and Leave Benefits

3.13 Health Welfare and Retirement Benefits (p.16)

3.14 Administrative Leave (p.16-17)

3.15 Bereavement Leave (p. 17)

3.16 Childbirth Disability Leave (p.18)

3.17 Domestic Violence Leave (p. 18-19)

3.18 Family Medical Leave (p. 20-24)

3.19 Military Reserve Leave (p. 24)

3.20 Personal Leave with Pay (p. 25)

3.21 Sick Leave (p.25-27)

3.22 Unpaid Leave of Absence (p.28)

3.23 Compensatory Time (p. 28-29)

3.24 Emergency Days (p.29-30)

3.25 Flextime (p.30)

3.26 Holidays (p.30-31)

3.27 Hours of Work (p.31)

3.28 Jury Duty (p. 31)

3.29 Vacation (p. 31-33)

3.30 Volunteer Activities (p. 34)

V. Training

3.31 Professional Opportunities (p. 34-35)

3.32 Retreats/Days of Reflection (p. 35)

3.33 Required Training (p. 35-36)

VI. Maintaining Safety in the Workplace

3.34 Internet and E-Mail (p. 36-38)

3.35 Harassment (p. 38-39)

3.36 Maintaining Professional Staff/Student Interactions (p. 39-40)

3.37 Reporting Child Abuse (p. 40)

3.38 Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct (p. 40)

3.39 Violence in the Workplace (p. 40-41)

VII. Working Conditions

3.40 Attendance (p. 42)

3.41 Breaks and Rest Periods (p. 42)

3.42 Confidentiality (p. 42-43)

3.43 Contagious Disease and/or Life Threatening Illness ( p.43)

3.44 Copyrights/Royalties/Inventions (p. 43)

3.45 Deportment (p. 44)

3.46 Dispute Resolution (p. 44)

3.47 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace (p.44-45)

3.48 Equipment, Files and Supplies (p. 45)

3.49 Family Members in the Workplace (p. 46)

3.50 Pets in the Workplace (p. 46)

3.51 Records Retention (p. 46)

3.52 Smoking (p. 46-47)

3.53 Stewardship of Human and Financial Resources (p. 47)

3.54 Travel (p. 47)

3.55 Tutoring (p. 48)

3.56 Reporting of Violations (p. 4

HUMAN RESOURCES PERSONNEL POLICIES FOR CATEGORY I CATHOLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES FOREWORD The Archdiocese of Seattle is committed to being a fair employer. While acknowledging local, state and federal rules and regulations regarding employment practices, the Archdiocese also affirms its unique standing and responsibilities under Canon Law. These policies are promulgated as particular Canon Law for the Archdiocese of Seattle. The information provided in these Human Resources policies is for use by those who are employed in a Category I Archdiocesan school on a part-time or fulltime basis, including lay employees, vowed men and women religious, and deacons. All priests, and those deacons not in an employment relationship with an Archdiocesan school, are covered by policies other than those outlined in this handbook. Archdiocesan parish employees are covered by the Parish Human Resources Policies. The Human Resources Policies for Catholic School Employees do not imply a contract of employment, and the Archdiocese of Seattle reserves the right to modify the information contained in these policies at any time. The Archbishop may make exceptions to these policies either directly or through his delegates. Therefore, this handbook does not address all possible applications of policies or exceptions to them. Any questions concerning eligibility for certain benefits or the applicability of a policy or practice to local situations should be addressed to the Executive Director of Human Resources or the Assistant Superintendent for Personnel, in the Office for Catholic Schools. The Human Resources Policies for Catholic School Employees, first published as part of the Many Gifts, One Spirit: Pastoral and Sacramental Policies for the Archdiocese of Seattle are promulgated as particular Canon Law and supersede any and all prior employee handbooks and personnel policies. The effective date of these policies is September 1, 2016 with specific revisions on November 17, 2020 Office for Catholic Schools Employee Personnel Handbook Agreement Form My signature below certifies that I have been provided information on how to access the Catholic Schools Personnel Policies via the [www.mycatholicschool.org](www.mycatholicschool.org. I agree that)[. I agree that](www.mycatholicschool.org. I agree that) I have read the policies in order to be informed about them and I will abide by them. If I do not have access to a computer, I understand that I can request a printed copy of the policies from myschool. I will ask my principal or canonically appointed pastoral leader, if I have any questions regarding any of the information contained in these personnel policies. I understand that the purpose of these policies is to educate employees about the personnel policies of the Catholic Schools serving in the Archdiocese of Seattle. This is not an employment contract. I understand that these policies represent the current personnel policies and benefits; the Archdiocese of Seattle reserves the right to change these policies at any time without prior notification. I understand that this signed agreement will be maintained in my personnel file. Employee Signature Date Employee Printed Name Archdiocese of Seattle Office for Catholic Schools 710 9th Ave. Seattle, Washington 98104 Tel. 206-382-4861 Toll-Free 800-473-5641 Fax 206-654-5641 [www.mycatholicschool.org](www.mycatholicschool.org) cc Personnel File Personnel Section 3 of Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools Policies Manual Called to Serve: Hiring and Initial Employment Period I. INTRODUCTION II. HIRING 3.1 Conditions for hiring (p.6-8) 3.2 Ministerial Covenants for School Teachers and Administrators (p.8-10) 3.3 Hiring School Administrators (p.10-11) 3.4 Certification of Teachers and Administrators (p.11-12) 3.5 Hiring of Family Members (p.12) 3.6 Hiring of Temporary Employees (p.12) 3.7 Substitute Teachers (p.13) 3.8 Filling a Vacancy (p. 1

FAQs

Who do these Human Resources policies apply to under Category I Catholic schools?

They apply to individuals employed in a Category I Archdiocesan school on a part-time or full-time basis, including lay employees, vowed religious men and women, and deacons. Priests and certain deacons outside an employment relationship are covered by other policies, and parish employees follow the Parish Human Resources Policies.

Do the policies create an employment contract?

No. The policies do not imply a contract of employment, and the Archdiocese reserves the right to modify the information in the policies at any time.

How can employees review the Catholic Schools Personnel Policies?

Employees are provided information on how to access the Catholic Schools Personnel Policies via www.mycatholicschool.org. If an employee does not have computer access, they can request a printed copy from the school.

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