Employment Services - Richland School District 2

Getting Started with Us

We are excited to welcome you to the Richland Two Family! In partnership with our community, we empower students to discover their potential and prepare for a successful future.

As a new member of our team, we want to ensure you have all the resources and support you need. Below, you’ll find important information and next steps to help you transition smoothly into your new role:

Background Check
New Hire Paperwork
Orientation
School Board Policies
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Us

Background Check

All employees must complete a background check before starting work. A Richland Two Criminal Background Authorization form is required to initiate your background check.

An Employment Services Specialist completes the background check, which includes a national background and Sex Offender Registry search and an SLED report.

Applicants are notified electronically regarding the completion of their background check.

New Hire Documents

New hire forms must be completed online via your application portal before attending new hire orientation. You will receive an email with links to all required documents. Please use the links provided to locate, review, and complete required forms.

Required

Required

Employee Data Sheet

Direct Deposit Authorization

SC - W-4 Form

Federal - W-4 Form

Emergency Contact Form

Workers’ Compensation Brochure

Acceptable Use of Richland District Two Information Technology

Employee Safety Commitment Form

Richland Two Staff Conduct Policy

Drug Free Workplace

PEBA-AVA-Term Life - Benefits Forms Notification

New Hire Benefits Certification Form

Benefits Meeting Checklist & Dependent Enrollment

NEW SC DHEC TB Form Requirement Effective July 2024

Federal I-9 Form

I-9 Supporting Documentation

Employee Handbook Acknowledgement

Note: You will need two (2) forms of valid identification for the I-9 verification process.

Orientation

All newly hired employees are required to attend an orientation session to learn about benefits, policies, employee resources, and more!

After a successful background check and completion of the required new hire documents, an Employment Services Specialist will contact you to schedule new hire orientation.

R2HQ

MyHR Portal

School Board Policies

Time Clock Plus

Absence Management

School Board Policies

Online POlicy Manual

Policies can be located in the contents menu using the policy descriptions below.

Staff Conduct (Policy GBEB)

Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation (Policy JICFAA)

Student Confidentiality (Policy JRA)

Conflicts of Interest/Staff Ethics (Policy GBEA)

Lactation Accommodation (Policy GBGAB)

Possession/Use of Electronic Communication Devices at School (Policy JICJ)

Internet and Electronic Communication (Policy GBEE)

Cell Phones/Personal Electronic Devices (Policy GBEF)

Social Media (Policy GBEE)

Workers’ Compensation (Policy GBGD)

Personal Leaves and Absences (Policy GCC/GDC)

Acceptable Use of Richland District Two Information Technology (Policy IJNDB-E)

Benefits

A benefits specialist will speak to new hires during orientation sessions. You can also refer to the benefits landing page for more information.

Benefits

Required Training Modules (Vector Solutions)

Vector training is required for all newly hired employees. Refresher training for all employees is required annually.

Please wait until you receive the invitation from Vector Training in your Richland Two email address before attempting to complete Vector Training. Please do not attempt to log in or begin the training using a personal email address.

Vector Training - Point of Contact - Dr. Cedric Wright (cewright@richland2.org)

Frequently Asked Questions

I am unable to access the link provided to sign my contract. What should I do?

Should I complete the Experience Credit Verification form included in my Terms of Employment document?

What are the next steps in the hiring process after my recommendation has been approved?

For Certified Employees:

Certified employees will receive an email from their assigned Employment Services Specialist containing the new hire packet, new hire orientation date, and teacher contract for the upcoming school year. The new hire packet must be completed within three days of receipt.

For Classified Employees:

Classified employees will receive an email from their assigned Employment Services Specialist containing the new hire packet, new hire orientation date, and terms of employment, including their work start date. The new hire packet must be completed within three days of receipt.

What are my work start/end dates?

I resigned and am now reapplying. Will I need to complete all the new hire documents again?

I intend to resign from my current role. What steps should I follow?

Contact Us!

Lori Lewers

Director of Employment Services

Work: 803-738-3258
Work Fax: 803-737-7379

Contact regarding personnel policy/hiring
procedures, onboarding, job postings, and
vacancies

Adrienne Griffin

Employment Services Manager

Work: 803-738-3335
Work Fax: 803-738-7379

Contact for Frontline Vacancy Postings (Hiring Managers)

Tonya Jones

Employment Services Specialist

Work: 803-738-3259
Work Fax: 803-738-7379

Onboarding - Certified Employees
Existing certified afterschool and summer programs, certified resignations

Tikisha McAdams

Employment Services Specialist

Work: 803-738-3303
Work Fax: 803-738-7379

Onboarding & Orientation (transportation, maintenance, safety, classified temporary employees)

Troy Wilburn

Employment Services Specialist

Work: 803-790-3055
Work Fax: 803-738-7379

All applicant profiles, background checks, E-Verify, I-9 documents and athletic recommendations & resignations