Job Opportunities
Current Job Openings
The West Genesee Central School District employs about 1,000 people in a variety of capacities including teachers, administrators, support staff and substitutes. Whenever a vacancy occurs, the position will be posted below. All persons interested in instructional positions please use Online Application System for Educators (OLAS). For all other positions, please click the accordion below.
Instructional Staff
To apply for Teaching Assistant openings, please use the proper application. Please note that all Teaching Assistants must be certified in New York State to be considered for any openings. Possible openings for the following positions will be advertised on our website: superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, assistant principal, supervisors, teachers, guidance counselors, psychologists, speech pathologists, intervention counselors, and other specialized positions.
As a teacher, administrator or other professional you may submit your resume and cover letter (include professional aspirations and philosophy of education plus special experience, training and interests) to the District Office as a general applicant or for a specific job posting. Please check the website periodically as this will be our primary source for administrative/instructional job advertising. There is no paper application for Teachers and Administrators. Applicants should submit cover letter, resume and paper copies of their current certifications.
The Beginning Teacher Mentoring Program
Research indicates that 30 percent of new teachers leave the profession during their first three years of service. Citing studies that demonstrate mentoring can foster a successful first year for a teacher the New York State Education Department requires each school district to have a mentoring program in place. West Genesee was one of the early pioneers of this initiative establishing an active teacher mentoring program many years ago. For more information on the program visit Teaching Center Mentoring Program website.
Non-Instructional (Support Staff)
Open-Ended Job Postings
Applications are always accepted for many full-time, part-time and substitute positions listed below. When an opening occurs, applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor for review. For a printable application, click on the job titles below. For upcoming Civil Service examination announcements, please visit the Onondaga County Personnel Department website.
Substitute Positions and Applications
The District has a continual need for substitute teachers to work in our schools. For ALL information regarding substitute teaching in West Genesee, please contact the West Genesee Department of Human Resources.
This webpage provides a variety of resources for substitutes such as employment applications and other helpful tools.
Please be aware that starting July 1, 2016, the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) is implementing a new required registration procedure for substitute teachers, and substitute teaching assistants who hold Permanent, Professional and/or Level III Teaching Assistant certificates.
If you hold permanent, professional certification or Level III Teaching Assistant certifications issued before July 1, 2016, log into the TEACH website during your birth month to register your certificate.
Please refer to the document entitled New NYSED Certification Requirements at the right under More Information.
Application Forms and Procedures
The District appreciates all interest in our positions. Please note, however, the District no longer provides verification/receipt of non-instructional applications/resumes through US mail.
Teaching, Teaching Assistant, Administrative and Other Job Opportunities
Possible openings for the following positions will be advertised on the website: superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, assistant principal, supervisors, teachers, school counselors, psychologists, speech pathologists, intervention counselors, and other specialized positions. All teachers, teaching assistants and administrative candidates must be New York State certified to be considered for any opening that may exist.
Please go to OLAS Website to apply for any Teacher and Administrative openings. Please check our website periodically as this will be our primary source for administrative/instructional job advertising.
Application Procedures
Instructional Applicants: Go to OLAS Website
Internal applicants: Please submit application form – available from school offices, Human Resources Department and this website.
Internal applicants for whom this would be a promotional opportunity: Please submit application and two letters of reference or evaluations from supervisors.
For competitive Civil Service positions: Those on the Civil Service Eligibility List will be notified directly by the Department of Human Resources.
All Others: For non-competitive Civil Service positions, please submit application, and two letters of reference or evaluations from supervisor. Please forward to: David Cirillo, Department of Human Resources, 300 Sanderson Drive, Camillus, NY 13031.
Application Forms
Open-Ended Job Postings for Support Staff:
Applications are always accepted for many full-time, part-time and substitute support staff positions. When an opening occurs, applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor for review.
Bus Driver – Requires high school diploma or equivalent and CDL B Driver License with P and S endorsements.
Bus Attendant – Requires NYS Dept of Education Bus Attendant Pre-Service course (provided by District).
Cleaner – Requires high school diploma or equivalent and previous work experience doing cleaning. Works individually and as part of a team.
Clerk/Typist (Civil Service Position) – Requires high school diploma or equivalent and good computer skills. Previous experience doing clerical work preferred. Substitute position, filling in as needed.
Food Service Worker – Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Cashier experience helpful.
Noon/Lunch Aide – Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Establishes good rapport with students.
Nurse – Provides health services in school buildings. Must possess NYS RN license with CPR and AED certifications.
If you have any trouble accessing the PDF documents on this page, please contact the Publications Office at Email Publications or call (315) 487-2179.
More Information
Director of Staff Relations
David Cirillo
300 Sanderson Drive
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 487-4555
Lynn Herrick, Personnel Specialist
(315) 487-4555
West Genesee is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The West Genesee Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, handicapping conditions, marital status, veteran status, national origin, gender or sexual orientation in its educational programs or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program for which application has been made.
Inquiries concerning this policy should be referred to: Title IX Officer, West Genesee Central School District, 300 Sanderson Drive, Camillus, NY 13031.