offender registry check by an external agency. (A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate, depending on the nature of the offence. All such background checks will be done in a manner that preserves the privacy of candidates.) Do you know of any reason or prior circumstance which might preclude you from being considered as, or given a reference as, a suitable candidate to work with children? (Statements are subsequently found to be false or misleading will result in disqualification from or termination of employment with ISNS.) Yes / No. If yes, give details: Signed by: ____________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________________________ 4: Child Protection Code of Conduct ISNS is committed to the safety and protection of children. This Code of Conduct applies to all faculty, staff, employees, volunteers, and students who represent the school and who interact with children or young people in both a direct and/or unsupervised capacity. The public and private conduct of faculty, staff, employees, students, and volunteers acting on behalf of ISNS can inspire and motivate those with whom they interact, or can cause great harm if inappropriate. We must, at all times, be aware of the responsibilities that accompany our work. We should be of our own and other persons’ vulnerability, especially when working alone with children, and be particularly aware that we are responsible for maintaining physical, emotional, and sexual boundaries in such interactions. We must avoid any covert or overt sexual behaviors with those for whom we have responsibility. This includes seductive speech or gestures as well as physical contact that exploits, abuses, or harasses. We are to provide safe environments for children at ISNS.
offender registry check by an external agency. (A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate, depending on the nature of the offence. All such background checks will be done in a manner that preserves the privacy of candidates.) Do you know of any reason or prior circumstance which might preclude you from being considered as, or given a reference as, a suitable candidate to work with children? (Statements are subsequently found to be false or misleading will result in disqualification from or termination of employment with ISNS.) Yes / No. If yes, give details: Signed by: ____________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________________________ 4: Child Protection Code of Conduct ISNS is committed to the safety and protection of children. This Code of Conduct applies to all faculty, staff, employees, volunteers, and students who represent the school and who interact with children or young people in both a direct and/or unsupervised capacity. The public and private conduct of faculty, staff, employees, students, and volunteers acting on behalf of ISNS can inspire and motivate those with whom they interact, or can cause great harm if inappropriate. We must, at all times, be aware of the responsibilities that accompany our work. We should be of our own and other persons’ vulnerability, especially when working alone with children, and be particularly aware that we are responsible for maintaining physical, emotional, and sexual boundaries in such interactions. We must avoid any covert or overt sexual behaviors with those for whom we have responsibility. This includes seductive speech or gestures as well as physical contact that exploits, abuses, or harasses. We are to provide safe environments for children at ISNS.