Regional Teacher Recruitment

On-Line Application System for Educators (OLAS)

Using the Internet to transmit employment applications, candidates can apply to one or more of the participating districts in the Regional Teacher Recruitment service by filling out one application. Candidates target the districts they want to apply to and have the option of granting all districts access to their file. Districts can search for, sort and print applications, cover letters and resumes using multiple sophisticated search criteria. The on-line application is free to candidates. Educators can apply to several regions in New York State at: www.olasjobs.org. Vacancies for participating districts are entered onto the P/NW BOCES web page. The site is linked to national databases for jobs in education and web sites serving college and university placement offices nationwide.

Call Maria Biagini, On-Line Application System Coordinator
at 914-248-2358 or 1-800-435-3351 for details
E-Mail: mbiagini@pnwboces.org

Recruitment Fairs

Districts participate in various college and regional teacher employment fairs, including, but not limited to, Southern Westchester BOCES, Teacher Recruitment Days (upstate New York), Massachusetts Educational Recruiting Consortium (MERC), Teachers College and Tylin Minority Careers in Education Exposition.

Advertising

The Regional Advertising Service offers participating districts substantial savings on advertising costs. Cost reductions are twofold. Districts are given discounted NYS contract rates in addition to state aid on all ads placed through this service.

Districts are charged an annual fee for enrollment in this service. Advertising costs are based on district usage.

Videoconferencing

The Videoconferencing option for candidate interviews is a cost-effective, efficient way to screen candidates who are not able to travel for an interview. It expands the opportunities for districts to interview candidates for vacancies to ensure positions are filled with the best candidate.

Call Nancy Organ, Manager of Regional Services
at 914-248-2309 for details
E-Mail: norgan@pnwboces.org

Come Teach With Us

A joint project with Pace University, this program is designed to recruit individuals with academic backgrounds in the areas of science, mathematics and languages other than English who are not currently in the teaching profession. Applicants must have demonstrated academic excellence and be able to work toward teacher certification through the alternative certification process. Successful applicants are offered positions in participating school districts. The program includes coursework, field experience and support services throughout the participants’ teaching and learning experiences.

National Board Teacher Certification

The BOCES center helps guide teacher leaders through the rigorous process of applying for the prestigious National Board Teacher Certification – from portfolio development and videotaping through application submission.

Call Carol Ross, Coordinator of Regional Personnel Services
at 914-248-2357 for details
E-Mail: cross@pnwboces.org

Fingerprinting Office

Effective July 2001, the State Education Department (SED) has mandated that prospective school district employees be fingerprinted for criminal background checks. BOCES fingerprints candidates for employment in our component districts and sends the prints to SED. Clearance results are forwarded to the referring district and the prospective employee.

Call Felecia Morris, Regional Fingerprinting Assistant
at 914-248-3855 for details
E-Mail: fmorris@pnwboces.org