We are often looking for substitute food service workers, aides, custodians, and clerical employees.  This is a good way to get "a foot in the door."  Please fill out the application for Non-Instructional employees if you are interested in substitute work.

Congratulations!  There are several things you will need to do.  You need to contact the New York State Education Department to have your certification changed to your married name; this is important because you will come back as "not highly qualified to teach" if you do not take care of this.  You need to contact Social Security and the Department of Motor Vehicles to change these documents.  It will be necessary for you to bring the original social security card, driver's license and certification to the Personnel Office so we can make copies to include in your file.  Please do not bring copies; while we appreciate your consideration, we need to see the original documents.  In addition, if you moved you will need to fill out a change of address form (see below for information on this).  Finally, it is necessary for you to contact the Payroll Department to make the necessary changes in your benefits.

Most importantly - you need to check with NYSED to see the requirements to keep your certification valid.  Most certifications require additional education and professional development to keep your certification valid.  It is in your best interest to start on this right away.  There are helpful links on the Personnel Web pages to get you started.  Please note, it often takes NYSED up to 6 months to review certification applications.  If you do not have valid certification you can not teach for Sachem; therefore, it is very important for you to keep on top of this.  Please note that it is the individual employee's responsibility to keep certification current and valid and not the responsibility of the district.

Fill it out and return it immediately.  If you do not fill out the paperwork in a timely fashion you may place your FMLA leave in jeopardy.  While the law only stipulates unpaid leave, an employee may be able to use personal, vacation or sick time (if it is their own personal illness during the time of a disability) during a FMLA leave; this decision is at the discretion of the district.  Please note that the district has the right to characterize a leave as FMLA and can require an employee to use this time as such.  Please see the Personnel Web Page on FMLA for more information.

Employee benefits are handled by the Payroll Department.  Before you call their office, please look at the Personnel Employee Benefit web page; the answers to your questions might be there.  If you are unable to find the answer to your question, please call Payroll directly at (631) 471-1328.

Any other questions about benefits can be addressed directly to the Payroll Department at (631) 471-1328.

Yes!  It is necessary for you to fill out a change of address/phone number form.  You can obtain this from the Personnel Office or you can print out the form by clicking on the link below.  Please fill out the form and bring it to the Personnel Office as soon as you move.  (Change of Address Form)

The easiest way to start direct deposit is to call the Payroll Office and schedule a time for you to stop in to complete the paperwork.  It is best if you bring a blank check with the word "VOID" written on it; this will help with the routing of your money electronically to your account.  On each pay date, you will receive a statement of funds that have been electronically transferred into your account, but you will not receive a paycheck.  Please note that it usually takes about a month for direct deposit to start; be sure you check during the next two pay dates because you may still have been issued a "live" check.  If your direct deposit does not start after a month, please notify the Payroll Office.

All employees are entitled to view their personnel folder.  You would have to contact the Personnel Office and schedule an appointment at least 48 hours in advance.  The files are not able to leave the office and must be viewed with an administrator present.  If you wish to make copies of your file there will be a cost of $0.25 per page; a check must be provided to the Sachem Central School District before the copies can be picked up by the employee.  Files will not be released to anyone other than the employee and the employee will need to have original and valid picture ID (such as a passport or driver's license) at the time the files are picked up.  The district will require the employee to submit a form requesting copies at least 48 hours in advance.  The employee will be notified when the copies are available and the copying cost.

No.  However, most instructional employees do.  It is made very clear to all our employees that the computer is to be used for educational related issues only and not for personal or recreational use.  Every employee is provided with Board Policy on acceptable use of the internet and this is personally reviewed with each employee before they start with the district.  We have very high expectations and strict guidelines for computer use for all of our employees.

Student teaching is arranged through the colleges and universities.  Individual students should not contact potential cooperating teachers directly.  The colleges and universities have contacts within the district.  All student teachers and interns must be fingerprinted before they start their student teaching experience.  All student teachers must add and enhance to the classroom experience for our students or they will be asked to find another placement.

Yes.  There are specific legal requirements for fingerprinting and background checks provided by New York State.  Sachem strongly adheres and believes in this requirement.  Potential employees are required to pay a $99 fee (money order made out to NYSED) for this service; the fee is non-refundable even if the potential employee is not offered a position within the district.