BOE Policy 6130: Evaluation of Personnel can be found on Board Docs
It is the goal of the Board of Education of the Gowanda Central School District to employ the best possible school staff, including both professional and support personnel. Through its employment policies, the Board of Education will attempt to attract, secure and retain the best qualified personnel available.
The Gowanda Central School District is an equal opportunity employer. The District is committed to providing equal access to all categories of employment regardless of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, marital status, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status or predisposing genetic characteristics.
It is required that all prospective employees receive fingerprint clearance from the New York State Education Department prior to being appointed. Applicants are required to pay the NYSED processing fee of $101.75. Please contact Valerie Bentley, Administrative Secretary, with any questions at (716) 532-3325 extension 6305 or via email at msbentley@gcslearn.org.
Do you want to make a difference in a child’s life? Consider being a school bus driver with Gowanda Central School District.
Bus drivers are a vital part of our culture at Gowanda CSD and we are looking for reliable and professional drivers to join our friendly and supportive team.
These positions are ideal for retirees, people who work from home, parents of school-age children and those with flexible schedules.The role primarily involves home-to-school transport, ensuring students travel safely and comfortably each day.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- Must like working with children.
- A friendly, professional attitude with great customer service skills
- Commitment to passenger safety and comfort
- Excellent punctuality and reliability
- Successful applicants must undergo a background check and fingerprinting
- A Class B permit with PS Endorsements is required to apply. If you do not have the required license, call for information on the steps that need to be taken to obtain a Class B license with PS Endorsements
JOB DETAILS:
- School bus routes average 2 to 2.5 hours in the morning (from 6 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.) and again in the afternoon (between 1:50 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.) The time between routes allows you to run errands, work a part-time job, or go to school.
- Opportunities for evening and weekend Athletics Department assignments.
- Compensation: starting at $20.12/hour- based on experience
PERKS:
- You are the first and last person a child sees on the way to and from school every day. You can impact how their school day begins and ends.
- Weekends, federal holidays, and summers off. (Ideal for parents who want to be home with their children when they have no school!)
- Option to apply for summer work when available.
- Benefits as provided for in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
HOW TO INQUIRE & APPLY
Applications are available at www.gowcsd.org via the “Employment” page or stop into the Transportation Office at 9 Panther Drive, Gowanda. School year hours are from 5:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Summer hours are from 5:45 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
CONTACTS
- Head of Transportation Annette Hoelscher at 1-716-532-3325, ext. 6601
- Administrative Secretary for Personnel Valerie Bentley in the Superintendent’s Office at 1-716-532-3325, ext. 6305.
Requirements/CDL information:
Substitute Teachers
- Submit completed application and educational transcripts to the Superintendent’s Office by mail or in person.
- Rates:
- Fingerprint Fee- $102
- Certified pay rate- $125/day
- Non-certified pay rate- $110/day
- Retired GCSD Teacher- $135/day
- Application
- (To print press “Ctrl” + “P” at the same time.)
- Rates:
All other Substitute Positions
- Complete a Cattaraugus County Civil Service application for the following substitute position
- Rates:
- Nurse – $25/hr
- Bus Driver – $17.50/hr
- Minimum Wage:
- School Bus Monitor
- Food Service Helper
- School Lunch Monitor
- School Study Hall Monitor
- Teaching Assistant
- Custodian
- Cleaner
- Keyboard Specialist
- Cattaraugus County Civil Service Applicatio
- Rates:
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BOE Policy 3420: Non-Discrimination & Anti-Harassment can be found on Board Docs
BOE Policy 3421: Tile IX and Sex Discrimination can be found on Board Docs
BOE Policy 3430: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) can be found on Board Docs