Employment


Mohonasen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Effective July 1, 2001, all new employees are subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal history background check in accordance with New York State SAVE Legislation. Non-teaching substitute employees are responsible for the one-time $101.75 fingerprinting processing fee. Substitutes are reimbursed after working 5 days. When a substitute leaves the district before 60 days, the district reserves the right to recoup the reimbursed amount.

SPECIAL ALERT – BUS DRIVERS AND RETIRED TEACHERS AS SUBS NEEDED

Part-time Bus Drivers*

Salary: $20.30 – $22.84 per hour
Qualifications: Clean NYS Driver’s License; High School diploma or GED
Application: Download here
Send letter of interest, resume and references to:
Randolph P. Jerreld, Transportation Supervisor, Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District, 2090 Helderberg Ave., Schenectady, NY 12306.
Apply by: Ongoing

*Full-Time Work Options: Individuals interested in driving a bus who are looking for full-time work may be able to do this by combining a part-time driver position with part-time hours in another job in the district. Potential combination positions include cleaners, food service helpers and security monitors. If you are interested in this possibility, please apply for a bus driver position through the above process and tell Mr. Jerreld that you are seeking full-time work.

Substitute Bus Drivers

Salary: $19.00 per hour
Qualifications: Clean NYS Driver’s License; High School diploma or GED
Application: Download here
Send letter of interest, resume and references to:
Randolph P. Jerreld, Transportation Supervisor, Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District, 2090 Helderberg Ave., Schenectady, NY 12306.
Apply by: Ongoing

Retired Teachers for Substitutes

Daily Compensation: $225 for Mohonasen retired teachers and $175 for other NYS certified retired teachers.
How to apply: Learn more about the process here.
Apply by: Ongoing

Current Job Postings for Instructional positions

Earth Science Teacher

Starting: September 3, 2024
Salary: Probationary As per contract
Requirements: New York State Certification in Earth Science, Grade 7-12 required.
Apply by: March 29, 2024
Apply here: Online applications: www.olasjobs.org/capital

Summer School Health Teacher

Duration: July 8, 2024 – August 22, 2024
Salary: As per contract
Qualifications: NYS Certification in Health Education Required
Apply by: March 28, 2024
Apply to: Craig Chandler
Mohonasen High School Principal
cchandler@mohonasen.org

  • Internal Applicants please send letter of interest
  • External Applicants please apply on OLAS
  • Online applications: www.olasjobs.org/capital

Summer Stars Teacher Kindergarten – Grade 2

Grade 2 (2 positions) Reading Specialist (2 Positions) Substitute Teacher

Duration: July 8, 2024- August 1, 2024 (Mon. – Thurs.) 8-11 a.m.
Salary: As per contract
Qualifications: NYS Certifications: Childhood Education 1-6; and/or Early Childhood Education B-2; and/or Literacy or Reading
Apply by: March 28, 2024
Apply to: Leslie Smith
Bradt Primary School Principal
lesmith@mohonasen.org

  • Internal Applicants please send letter of interest
  • External Applicants please apply on OLAS
  • Online applications: www.olasjobs.org/capital

Summer Stars Teacher (5 Positions) Grade 3-5

Duration: July 8, 2024- August 1, 2024 (Mon. – Thurs.) 8-11 a.m.
Salary: As per contract
Qualifications: NYS Certifications: Childhood Education 1-6; and/or Early Childhood Education B-2; and/or Literacy or Reading
Apply by: March 28, 2024
Apply to: Jason Thompson
Pinewood Intermediate School Principal
jthompson@mohonasen.org

  • Internal Applicants please send letter of interest
  • External Applicants please apply on OLAS
  • Online applications: www.olasjobs.org/capital

Summer School Teachers 6-8 Multiple Positions

Duration: July 8, 2024- August 1, 2024 (Mon. – Thurs.) 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
Salary: As per contract
Qualifications: NYS Teaching Certification
Apply by: March 28, 2024
Apply to: Tom O’Connor
Draper Middle School Principal
toconnor@mohonasen.org

  • Internal Applicants please send letter of interest
  • External Applicants please apply on OLAS
  • Online applications: www.olasjobs.org/capital

Teacher Assistant/Teacher Assistant Substitutes – All Levels

Hours: 6 hours per day
Salary: Starting at $15.00 per hour
Qualifications: Level 1 Certification or higher required, good interpersonal skills, able to interact with students, able to manage classroom discipline, able to communicate with other teachers.
Apply to: Online application: www.olasjobs.org
Apply by: Ongoing

Learn more about becoming a substitute

Current job postings for non-instructional positions

Full-time Cleaner – 2nd Shift Position

Salary: Starting Salary of $31,320 Salary with 6% 2nd Shift Differential $33,199
Benefits: Health Insurance, NYS Retirement System and others
Skills: Ability to perform routine cleaning and moving tasks
Requirements: Graduation from high school or GED

Forward resume to:
Attn: Michael Sherman Director of Facilities
Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central Schools
2072 Curry Road, Schenectady, NY  12303

Food Service Helper – Cafeteria Aide (3 Hrs./Day)

Location: Pinewood Intermediate School
Salary: $15 per hour 
Skills: Ability to supervise students
Requirements: Graduation from high school or GED

Forward resume to:
Attn: Christopher J. Ruberti
Assistant Superintendent for Business
Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District
2072 Curry Road, Schenectady, NY 12303

Full-time School Monitor – 10 Months

Location: 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Draper/MHS Main Campus
Starting: ASAP
Salary: $25,428 – $27,463
Benefits: Health insurance, employees retirement system
Qualifications: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
Apply to: Online application: www.olasjobs.org

Forward resume to:
Christopher J. Ruberti
Assistant Superintendent of Business
Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District
2072 Curry Road
Schenectady, NY  12303
rubertich@mohonasen.org

Part-time and Substitute Food Service Helpers

Interested in becoming a Food Service Helper?  Would you enjoy the convenience of following the school calendar?  Our Food Service positions offer employees the opportunity to be home when their children are home from school.  If you or someone you know is interested in a part-time job with flexible hours, please contact Kimberly Gagnon, Food Service Director, 518-356-8227. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Need for School Bus Drivers & Substitute Bus Drivers

Looking for a part-time job with flexible hours? Like many schools around the region, Mohonasen is facing a serious shortage of bus drivers. If you or someone you know might be interested in a part-time job, please contact our Transportation Department at 356-8260. Mohonasen provides free training for the required CDL Class B license.

Our bus drivers typically work two shifts each day, from 6:45-8:45 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. There is also need for a driver interested in working a 2:30-4:30 p.m. shift only. Salary is per contract (plus health benefits for those working 20 hours/week). This is a great job for reliable drivers who like working with kids in our community and could use a part-time income. Recently retired? Many of our current bus drivers say the job keeps them busy.

Pool job Openings

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More Information

If you do not have access to a computer or need assistance in the application or interview process, please call our Human Resources Office at 518.356.8205.

If you have any trouble accessing the documents linked from this page, please contact the Communications Office at 518.356.8250. The FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded here.

Employment Application
Non-Teaching and Civil Service Application

Substitute Teacher Application
Apply through Capital Region BOCES