Employment Opportunities
Welcome! The Onondaga Central School District is located south of Syracuse in upstate New York nestled in a valley with rural surroundings. The district provides a tranquil environment in a picturesque setting, yet enjoys all the major cultural advantages of an urban area within a 20 minute drive. A staff of 190 full and part-time employees, three academic buildings, preschool, a transportation center, and administrative offices commonly serve an enrollment of approximately 750 students, Pre-Kindergarten to twelfth grade.
Please note: Immediate need for certified substitute teachers ($145/day) and substitute teaching assistants ($120/day).
| EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES | |||
| Job Title | Description | Application / Deadline | Salary/Hourly Rate |
| Social Studies Teacher | The District has a 7-12 social studies teacher opening. This is a full-time, probationary position starting 9/1/2025. Must the a NYS certified social studies teacher. |
Apply on OLAS |
Contractual |
| Teaching Assistant | The District has three full-time, probationary teaching assistant position openings at the preK-6 level starting 9/1/2025. You must be a NYS certified teaching assistant. | Application Open until filled |
Contractual |
| Groundskeeper | Onondaga is seeking a full-time groundskeeper effective 3/3/2025. Groundskeepers perform a variety of light and heavy manual labor tasks in the maintenance of public grounds. In addition, this position operates snow removal equipment and removes snow and other related manual tasks during the winter. Must possess a valid NYS Non-CDL or CDL license. This is a labor class civil service position that does not require a written test. |
Application Include with your application: a letter of interest, resume and 3 written and signed letters of reference |
$21.52 per hour |
| School Nurse Substitute | A substitute nurse is needed 2-3 days a week during May and June at the Jr/Sr High School. Must be a RN. Complete both the Civil Service Application and the Supplemental Application. Include copy of nursing license. Fingerprint clearance is also a requirement. |
Include with your application: a letter of interest, resume and 3 written and signed letters of reference along with your nursing license. |
$26.50 per hour |
| Substitute Custodians | There is an immediate need for substitute custodians to work the evening shift at Rockwell, Wheeler and the Jr/Sr High School on an as needed basis. Some day shift work is also available. You can work 4-8 hours as your schedule permits. Training provided. Job requires heavy lifting. |
Include with application a letter of interest, resume and 3 written and signed letters of reference |
$17.15/hour |
| School Nurse Substitute | Responsible for building medical needs. Called on an as needed basis. Must be RN. Complete both the Civil Service Application and the Supplemental Application. Include copy of nursing license. Fingerprint clearance is also a requirement. |
Include with your application: a letter of interest, resume and 3 written and signed letters of reference along with your nursing license. |
$26.50 per hour |
| School Bus Drivers/ Substitute Bus Driver | Looking for a good paying part-time job with the same days off as the kids? Onondaga Central School District has vacancies for part-time school bus drivers and long-term substitute bus drivers. You must be at least 21 yrs old, have a driver's license, and like working with kids. No experience necessary, but it's always appreciated. Training for the road test can be provided. Just stop in to the bus garage at 4457 South Onondaga Rd., Nedrow, NY 13120 (right next to the High School) and pick up an application or apply on OLAS. Contact Mr. Dodge, Transportation Supervisor with questions at 315-552-5090. |
Include with application a letter of interest, resume and 3 written and signed letters of reference |
$26.35/per hour Substitute $22.50 |
| Substitute Courier | The District is seeking substitute couriers to deliver mail and copy material between buildings and to the post office when the permanent courier is absent. Average hours per day is 3.25. Must have valid driver's license. Training provided. |
Include with application a letter of interest, resume and 3 written and signed letters of reference |
$17.15/hour |
| Instructional SUBSTITUTE |
OCS is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions: Substitute Teachers (certified and uncertified) |
Ongoing recruitment |
$145.00/day for certified teachers $125.00/day for uncertified teachers |
| SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS |
Looking for a good paying part-time job with the same days off as the kids? We are looking for school bus drivers If you are at least 21 yrs old, have a driver's license, and like working with kids, we will train you! We can get you ready for your road test. Just stop in to the bus garage at 4457 South Onondaga Rd. (right next to the High School) and pick up an application or click here. No experience necessary, but it's always appreciated. Driving School Bus - as needed on a call-in basis. Anticipate short and long-term assignments for the school year. Complete both the supplemental Application and the Civil Service Application. Contact the Transportation Department at 552-5090 to discuss the mandatory DMV abstract requirement. Additional paperwork will be required. |
Include with application: a letter of interest, resume and 3 written and signed letters of reference and a copy of your driver's license.
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$22.50/hr |
| Substitute Bus Monitor | Substitutes needed to assist students while being transported. Training provided. Complete both the supplemental application and the Civil Service application |
Include with application a letter of interest, resume and 3 written and signed letters of reference. |
$16.13/hr |
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Substitutes: Teacher Aide Custodian Secretary Courier Lunch Monitor |
Substitutes needed to fill in on an as needed basis throughout the District. |
Include with application a letter of interest, resume and 3 written and signed letters of reference. |
Aide -$15.50/hr Custodian - $17.15/hr Secretary - $17.15/hr Courier - $17.15/hr Lunch Monitor - $15.50/hr |
| Food Service Courier/Driver Substitute | Substitute Food Service Courier/Driver needed for the OCS lunch program operated by West Genesee School District. A CDL is not required. | Follow this link for the West Genesee Support Staff application |
$15.500/hr |
| Substitute and Regular Food Service Workers | Work around your child's school day? You can get your children on the bus and be there to greet them when they get home! Substitute and regular Food Service Workers needed for the OCS lunch program operated by West Genesee School District at Rockwell, Wheeler and the Jr/Sr High School. |
Follow this link for the West Genesee Support Staff application |
Call 315-487-4661 to let them know you are interested. |
