Legal Notices & Policies

1. ADA Accessibility Statement

Grade Point Resources is committed to ensuring that its website and digital communications are accessible to individuals with disabilities, consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and applicable Pennsylvania state law.

Our Commitment

We strive to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.

Accessibility Features

• Semantic HTML structure with appropriate heading hierarchy
• Text alternatives (alt attributes) for meaningful images
• Sufficient color contrast ratios for text and interactive elements
• Keyboard-navigable interface and focus indicators
• Form fields with associated labels and descriptive placeholder text
• Responsive design that supports browser zoom and viewport adjustments

Requesting an Accommodation

If you encounter any barrier to accessing information or services on this website, or if you require information in an alternative format, please contact us. We will make reasonable efforts to provide the information in an accessible format or through an alternative means within a reasonable time.

Grade Point Resources also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in connection with its staffing, consultation, training, and program services. To request an accommodation, please contact Rebecca Moyes at rmoyes@gradepointresources.com or (724) 396-7306.

Feedback

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of this site. If you experience difficulty accessing any portion of this website, please notify us so we can address the issue promptly.

2. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Grade Point Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Anti-Harassment Policy

Grade Point Resources prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any protected characteristic. Harassment includes unwelcome conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment, or that results in an adverse employment decision. Any individual who believes they have experienced or witnessed harassment or discrimination is encouraged to report it immediately.

Accommodation of Disabilities

In accordance with the ADA and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Grade Point Resources will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process and in the workplace, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. Applicants and employees who require accommodation should contact us directly.

Compliance

Grade Point Resources complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including but not limited to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA).

3. Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Grade Point Resources ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information you provide when you use this website or contact us in connection with our services.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Contact information you provide voluntarily, such as your name, email address, phone number, organization, and the content of messages you send via our contact form.
• Resume and employment information submitted by job applicants, including work history, credentials, and references.
• Usage information collected automatically through standard web server logs, including browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and approximate geographic region. This information does not identify you personally.

How We Use Your Information

Information you provide is used solely to:

• Respond to your inquiries and fulfill service requests
• Evaluate employment applications and match candidates with open positions
• Schedule consultations, training sessions, or program services
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

Information Sharing

Grade Point Resources does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information with school district clients in the ordinary course of providing staffing and placement services, with your knowledge and consent. We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or lawful authority.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Resume and application materials that do not result in placement may be retained for a reasonable period for future consideration, unless you request their deletion.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect information in our care. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and disclaim liability for unauthorized access or disclosure beyond our reasonable control.

Children's Privacy

This website is directed to school district professionals, educators, and adult job seekers, not to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Third-Party Links

This site may contain links to external websites. Grade Point Resources is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

4. Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

General Disclaimer

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. While Grade Point Resources endeavors to keep information accurate and current, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the website or its content. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

Not Legal or Professional Advice

Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice, special education legal guidance, clinical or therapeutic recommendations, or a guarantee of specific outcomes. Information about special education practices, IEP processes, ADA requirements, or educational strategies is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. For legal or professional advice specific to your situation, you should consult a licensed attorney, certified specialist, or other qualified professional.

Staffing and Placement

Grade Point Resources acts as an intermediary connecting school districts with qualified educational professionals. We exercise reasonable care in vetting candidates; however, we make no warranty as to the fitness, performance, or conduct of any individual placed or referred through our services. School districts are responsible for conducting their own independent verification, background checks (including Act 34, Act 151, and FBI clearances as required under Pennsylvania law), and professional credential confirmation prior to employing any individual.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Grade Point Resources and its owner, officers, agents, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this website, our services, or any information provided herein, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability for any claim arising from our services shall not exceed the fees actually paid to Grade Point Resources in connection with the specific service at issue.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Grade Point Resources and its owner, officers, agents, and representatives from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of this website, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

No Guarantee of Placement or Outcomes

Grade Point Resources does not guarantee job placement, continued employment, contract renewal, or any specific outcome for any candidate or client. The availability of positions and the suitability of any candidate are subject to many factors outside our control, and no representation on this website or in our communications should be construed as such a guarantee.

Force Majeure

Grade Point Resources shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemic or public health emergency, government action or regulation, labor disputes, power or telecommunications failures, or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Governing Law

These legal notices and any disputes arising from your use of this website or our services shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action arising hereunder shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.

Entire Agreement

These legal notices, together with any separate written service agreements entered into between Grade Point Resources and a client, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter herein and supersede all prior understandings, representations, and agreements.

Severability

If any provision of these legal notices is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if modification is not possible, severed from these notices. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these legal notices at any time shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver of a specific term must be made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Grade Point Resources to be effective.

5. General Terms of Use

Intellectual Property

The original written content, logos, and page layouts on this website are the property of Grade Point Resources and are protected by applicable United States copyright and intellectual property laws. Certain images used on this site are licensed from third-party sources such as Unsplash and are subject to their respective license terms. You may view and print content from this site for your own personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or otherwise exploit Grade Point Resources' original content without prior written consent.

Acceptable Use

By using this website, you agree not to:

• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form or communication
• Use automated tools to scrape, harvest, or collect data from this website
• Transmit spam, unsolicited communications, or malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of this website or its infrastructure
• Use this website in any manner that violates applicable federal, state, or local law

Grade Point Resources reserves the right to block access to any user who violates these acceptable use terms.

No Agency or Partnership

Nothing in these legal notices or your use of this website creates a partnership, joint venture, employment relationship, franchise, or agency relationship between you and Grade Point Resources. Grade Point Resources operates as an independent contractor with respect to all clients and candidates unless otherwise specified in a separate written agreement.