Teachers applicants are encouraged to apply via the WNYRIC Applicant Tracker for WNY Schools  (to apply for a substitute teaching position click on the "certified" link whether you hold NYS Teaching Certification or not:

Note: For non-certified teacher substitutes, also apply online and attach to the substitute teacher posting.  State in your cover letter that you do not hold NYS Certification.  Minimum of a BA degree or have 60 college credit hours in education field or hold an Associate's Degree is required.   

1) Where can I obtain an application? 
Just click on Teaching Application from the Human Resource home page. You will see a picture of a computer - click on the picture and you're ready to log in! The District now prefers that you apply online. We offer e will no longer accept paper applications. 
 
2) How do I apply for a position?
Simply log on and begin entering your information.  It's that simple.  The online system is called WNYRIC Job Applicant Tracker and we will post our certified teaching/administrative staff openings on that site.  You can click on the posting directly to apply here:

https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job_board?APPLICANT_TYPE_ID=00000001&COMPANY_ID=00005387&REPRESENTATIVE_COMPANY_ID=00005433

Once your application is completed in the system, you will receive a system e-mail advising you that you are done.

You may scan in your transcripts, letters of reference, etc. as an attachment.  You can also copy your resume and cover letter.  This is a database and is shared by several school districts in the area.  Any district that you select will have access to your file.

3) After I apply, what happens next?

Applications are kept active in the WNYRIC Job Applicant system for one year.

Each time you log into the system, your date is automatically updated.  So there is no need to re-apply every year.

When the hiring committee is ready, they will review the applications in whatever certification area that is needed.  Those who are selected for an interview will be contacted by the office staff.

4) How can I find out about open positions?
Positions are posted in the WNY Job Applicant Tracker and are also posted in all school buildings and administrative offices.

When a position becomes available, the hiring principal will use the system to pull all applications that are available in the database. They will be reviewed and interviews scheduled by their office staff.

If we do not have enough applicants on file in a particular certification area, we will advertise in local newspapers and on our website under open positions.

Check the application system website periodically for any posted positions.

5) If I have been fingerprinted as part of my certificate, do I need to be fingerprinted again for employment in the District?

No, you need only fill out an OSPRA 102 form so that Niagara Wheatfield can obtain your Clearance for Employment from New York State.  You do not need to pay anything additional for this clearance.

6) How can I find out about substitute teaching in the District?
We use the WNYRIC application site for all teaching positions.  We continuously recruit Teacher Substitutes and keep an active posting on that site.  If you have any questions about becoming a Teacher Substitute, contact Holly Alvord at 716-215-3038.Sub Teacher Rate