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Join us on our exciting academic journey. For a complete list of Odyssey's open positions, including all education roles, visit JoinDelawareSchools.org.
Important Policies
Collective Bargaining
Volunteer Information.
Thank you for your willingness to share your time and talents as a volunteer at Odyssey Charter School. Thanks to contributions like yours, the school continues to thrive.
Why Background Checks Are Required
Delaware regulation 745 requires a Criminal Background Check for all individuals seeking public school related employment in Delaware public schools. This applies to employees, contractors, and volunteers of child-serving entities.
The background check consists of:
- Fingerprinted Delaware and national background check completed by the State Bureau of Identification (SBI) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Child Protection Registry Check
Volunteer Registration Steps
All volunteers must register directly with the school:
Complete Documents
Complete all volunteer forms and required documents (listed below).
Submit to Front Office
Submit directly to the Front Office Administrative Assistant for your student's school building.
One Submission Only
Only one submission is needed if you have students in multiple buildings.
Questions?
Direct all questions to your Front Office Administrative Assistant.
Criminal Background Check Service Code
ImportantA SERVICE CODE is required for all Odyssey Charter School volunteers to register online and schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Your service code identifies OCS as the employer and distinguishes volunteer status from employment status.
Required Forms and Documents
The following must be on file before volunteer assignment:
Volunteer Forms
Background Check & Health Requirements
Child Registry Form
Return to HR. OCS submits the form to the State on your behalf and keeps results on file.
TB Test Results
Volunteers must have a TB skin test (Mantoux) or other approved test (blood test) administered before assignment and every 5 years thereafter.
Background Check
Results are provided to the Human Resources Director directly from the State and processed in accordance with state regulations.
How to Obtain Your Background Check
Read the following documents in their entirety. They include instructions, links, and frequently asked questions:
Required Reading
Additional Resources
All paperwork is confidential and handled in accordance with state regulations.
Submit Your Volunteer Forms
Submit all completed forms directly to your student's Front Office Administrative Assistant.
Odyssey Charter School
4319 Lancaster Pike • Wilmington, DE 19805
Fax: 888-780-5962
Note:Review all documentation before contacting the school. Direct questions to the Front Office. Calls or emails to the HR Department will be redirected.