Employment Opportunities

Job openings at Scotia-Glenville

Below are job postings that have been advertised in the local newspapers and on OLAS. Openings are also posted in the entrance to the District Office, 900 Preddice Parkway, at the end of Lark Street, in Scotia.

Scotia-Glenville uses the ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM FOR EDUCATORS (OLAS) to list many of its employment opportunities for administrators and teachers – https://www.pnwboces.org/TeacherApplication/default.aspx?region=03.

CURRENT OPENINGS ARE LISTED BELOW

The school district will ONLY accept applications for CURRENT job openings listed below:


Cleaner – at S-G High School
Non -competitive Civil Service Position

Hours: 2:15 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.
Work Year: 12-month position
Hourly Rate Range: $16.82/hr. or current step placement if presently employed by the district
Fringe Benefits: In accordance with provisions in the Local 766 Contract
Interested candidates can apply by 4:30 p.m. in writing to:
Andrew Giaquinto, School Business Manager
900 Preddice Pkwy., Scotia, NY 12302

 

High School Teacher Aide – Special Education Department

The Scotia-Glenville Central School District (SGCSD) has an opening for a Teacher Aide position within the special education department at the high school and Glendaal Elementary School. (7.5 hour day)

Start Date: April 8, 2024
Job Type: Full Time (10-month position)
Salary: $15 hourly wage (per CSEA contract)
Certification/Licensure: None
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Interested candidates can direct questions to Catie Magil, Director of Personnel Services by phone (518) 347-3600  x 7402 or email cmagil@sgcsd.net

General Job Responsibilities and expectations include the following:

  • The ability to establish positive relationships with students, staff and families.
  • Constantly monitor safety and well-being of students; monitor student attitudes and encourage positive behavior and interactions with peers.
  • Follow all district policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to our school and students.
  • Monitor, supervise and assist students during non-instructional periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. lunch, recess/breaks, bus loading/unloading, playgrounds, classroom, transportation, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
  • Collaborate with teachers and other staff to incorporate information provided by parents, doctors, nurses, therapists and others in order to understand the needs of and provide services for students.
  • Monitor student behavior and help maintain discipline in the classroom; record behavior data as requested; assist with de-escalation techniques with students as needed.
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested by the teacher and/or principal.
Middle School Social Worker (Part time)

The Scotia-Glenville Central School District (SGCSD) has an immediate 10-month, probationary opening for a School Social Worker. The position is part-time or 3 days per week at Scotia-Glenville Middle School working with both general education and special education students.

Start Date: April 8, 2024
Job Type: Part-Time or 3 days per week (10-month, probationary-track position)
Salary: per contract
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a Master’s Degree from an accredited College with Social Work program. New York State Licensed Clinical Social Work Certification is preferred.
Interested candidates can direct questions to Catie Magil, Director of Personnel Services by phone (518) 347-3600  x 7402 or email cmagil@sgcsd.net

General Job Responsibilities and expectations include but are not limited to the following:

  • Provide direct counseling services to students utilizing a variety of research-based approaches
  • Develop intervention strategies to improve student academic, behavioral, and social-emotional outcomes
  • Provide crisis intervention to students and educational teams including suicide assessments
  • Conduct counseling evaluations for students being considered for social work services
  • Attend and contribute to various school teams including the Student Support Team (SST), Committee on Special Education (CSE) and Section 504 committee
  • Complete classroom observations, prepare social history reports, complete social-emotional rating scales, and more upon request by the SST, 504 or CSE
  • IEP responsibilities include entering information regarding social development, drafting IEP goals, and progress monitoring IEP goals according to the evaluation schedule
  • When appropriate, conduct home visits to foster a positive relationship between school and home
  • Assist parents in accessing programs and resources relevant to their child’s needs
  • Collaborate with administrators, teachers, related service providers, parents, and community providers to understand and meet the needs of students
Teacher Assistant – Glen-Worden

The Scotia-Glenville Central School District (SGCSD) has one opening for a Teaching Assistant position at Glen Worden Elementary School working in a 12:1:3 Developmental Skills classroom.

Tentative Start Date: April 8, 2024
Job Type: Full Time (10-month position)
Salary: per contract (starts at $18.43/hr)
Minimum Qualifications: NYS Teaching Assistant Level 1 Certification or higher
Interested candidates can apply and/or direct questions to Catie Magil, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, at (518) 347-3600 x7402 or cmagil@sgcsd.net.

      Job responsibilities and expectations include the following:

      •  The ability to establish positive relationships with students, staff and families.
      • Work under the direction of the classroom teacher to support the delivery of instruction to students.
      • Constantly monitor safety and well-being of students; monitor student attitudes and encourage positive behavior and interactions with peers.
      • Follow all district policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to our school and students.
      • Monitor, supervise and assist students during non-instructional periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. lunch, recess/breaks, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
      • Collaborate with teachers and other staff to incorporate information provided by parents, doctors, nurses, therapists and others in order to understand the needs of and provide services for students.
      • Monitor student behavior and help maintain discipline in the classroom; record behavior data as requested; assist with de-escalation techniques with students as needed.
      • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested by the teacher and/or principal
      Transportation Dept. Teacher Aide Positions
      (Non-competitive class)

      Teacher Aide positions exist in the Transportation Dept. effective immediately.

      • Hours:
        6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
        2:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
      • Hourly rate: $14.20/hour
      • Application: In writing to Clara Bisaillon, Transportation Supervisor, Bus Garage Scotia-Glenville CSD Scotia, NY 12302
      Substitute Bus Drivers and Transportation Aides
      Must be good with children and multitasking as primary responsibility will be to transport children to and from school safely.
      • Hours: hours will vary depending on route assignments
      • Qualifications: Must be 21 years or older, have High School Diploma or equivalent, CDL B with passenger, school bus and Air brake endorsement. (we will train if they don’t currently have these qualifications)
      • Must pass 19A/DOT physical, drug and alcohol testing, fingerprinting.
      • Rate of pay: Based on Local 766 Contract
      • Apply at: 500 Sacandaga RD (Bus Garage)
      High School Teacher Aide
      • 1.0 FTE vacancy, effective immediately. High School Diploma required.
      • The current salary is $14.20/hour and will increase on January 1, 2023 (rate to be determined).
      • Please contact Alexis Shaffer for an application, ashaffer@sgcsd.net or (518) 347-3600 x7402

      The duties of a teacher aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

        • Providing the teacher with information about pupils that will assist the teacher in development of appropriate learning experiences
        • Attending to the physical needs and health related activities of students
        • Assisting students with behavioral management needs
      Teaching assistants and tutors

      MIDDLE SCHOOL – AFTER SCHOOL TUTORS

      • From: 2:30-5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday
      • Rate of Pay: $12,000 stipend (May be split among two individuals)
      • For more information: please contact Mr. Bob Cosmer, Middle School Principal at bcosmer@sgcsd.net

      SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – AFTER SCHOOL TUTORS

      • From: 2:45-5:15 p.m. Monday-Thursday
      • Rate of Pay: per contractual tutor rate (May be split among two individuals)
      • For more information: please contact Mr. Peter Bednarek, Senior High School Principal at pbednarek@sgcsd.net

      Application process by department

      Scotia-Glenville does not have a human resources department. You must know which department to apply for a position through. Please check below for the proper department in which to submit an application.

      Buildings and grounds

      Custodians, groundworkers and cleaners
      If there is an active opening in the department, you need to pick up an application. Check here to see if there is an opening in the buildings and grounds department.
      Applications can be picked up the Buildings and Grounds office at the District Office, 900 Preddice Parkway (the end of Lark Street) in Scotia. The Buildings and Grounds Department is located near the business office.

      Clerical

      Scotia-Glenville only hires from an active Schenectady County Civil Service Commission list for clerical positions. If there is a position available, and it can not be filled from candidates on the active Civil Service list, then it will be advertised and applications will be available. Please contact (518) 382-1222/(518) 347-3600 for an application or you may email bdelong@sgcsd.net and request an application. Include your name, address and telephone number.

      Monitors

      Please contact the school where you would like to be a monitor. Check here for a list of the schools and their telephone numbers.

      Teachers and administrative applications

      OLAS IconScotia-Glenville uses the ON-LINE APPLICATION SYSTEM FOR EDUCATORS(OLAS) to list many of its employment opportunities. Here is the link to OLAS – www.olasjobs.org/capital.

      Teaching and administrative materials can be found at Application materials to download

      Teaching assistants and Tutors

      For listings see information above.

      Teacher aides

      Please contact (518) 382-1218/(518) 347-3600 for an application or you may email ashaffer@sgcsd.net and request an application. Include your name, address and telephone number.

      Transportation: bus drivers and bus aides

      Please contact (518) 382-1291/(518) 347-3600 for an application. 

      Applying for a Substitute position

      If you would like to be on a substitute list, please contact the following:

      • Teachers – Scotia-Glenville uses the Capital Region BOCES Substitute Coordination Service at http://www.capregboces.org/subcoordination.

      • Teacher Assistants/Tutors – See current job openings above

      • Teacher Aides – Call (518) 382-1285/(518) 347-3600 or email ashaffer@sgcsd.net and request an application

      • Monitors – Contact the school where you would be interested in working. Check here for a list of the schools and their telephone numbers.

      • Nurses – RN required, per diem (as needed, daily basis), must upload a copy of resume, cover letter and NYS Registered Professional Nurse Certificate. Please include that information in a letter of interest that may be emailed to cmagil@sgcsd.net. If selected as a substitute candidate, applicant will be called to schedule an interview.