• RELATED SERVICES

     

    The Wichita Public Schools on-site Licensure Specialist is available to serve all of our certified staff with questions and transcript recording. For assistance renewing licenses not issued by the Kansas Department of Education (KSDE), please instead consult your respective Student Support Services Coordinator:

     

    Nurse

    Kimber Kasitz

    kkasitz@usd259.net

    Social Worker

    Hilary Trudo

    htrudo@usd259.net

    Speech Language Pathologist

    Rebecca Werner

    rwerner@usd259.net

    Occupational Therapist

    Rebecca Werner

    rwerner@usd259.net

    Physical Therapist

    Rebecca Werner

    rwerner@usd259.net

    Audiologist

    Rebecca Werner

    rwerner@usd259.net

     

    Most Psychologists and Counselors are licensed by KSDE. In the event you are instead licensed by BSRB, your coordinator is as follows:

     

    Psychologist

    Dr. Holly Yager

    hyager@usd259.net

    Counselor

    Stephanie Anderson

    sanderson@usd259.net

     

    All certified staff employed by Wichita Public Schools must hold proper licensure.

     

    While we provide assistance and reminders to our employees, you are responsible for keeping your license current and your offer of employment with the district was contingent upon your having a current license at all times.

     

    According to K.S.A 72-2159, “A Kansas educator cannot legally be paid unless the educator holds a license which is valid in the state of Kansas for the particular kind of work to be performed.”

     

    Failure to maintain proper licensure will result in termination of contract, which may also impact or eliminate benefits, tenure, longevity, and service years.