Employment Opportunities
Applying for a Permanent Certified Position
To apply for a certified position at PRSD (teacher, administrator, or school nurse), log on to OLAS - Online Application System for Educators : www.pnwboces.org/teacherapplication. Only online applications are accepted - individuals who mail-in or drop-off their resume will not be considered without an online application through OLAS.
If you do not have access to a computer, or need assistance in the interview or application process, contact our Human Resources Office at 845-620-3928
Teaching Assistants must have a NYS Teaching Assistant certificate. Please check the NYSED.gov website for more information.
Applying for a Permanent Non-Certified Position
Non-certified positions related to clerical, secretarial, maintenance, and grounds are filled in accordance with Civil Service rules and regulations. The majority of these positions require passing a NYS Civil Service test. Please visit the Rockland County Department Personnel website for a list of Open Competitive Exams.
Teacher aides must have prior experience working with children.
For more information: 845-620-3928
Current Openings
Pearl River School District is accepting applications for the following positions:
Substitute Teachers - NYS certified teachers preferred, however college graduates with NYSED fingerprint clearance* will also be considered for the 2020-21 school year.
Substitute Teaching Assistants - NYS certified preferred, however adults with 2+ years of college or experience working in a school setting, and NYSED fingerprint clearance* will also be considered.
Substitute Registered Nurses - Licensed RNs only, to work with our school nurses to provide additional support during the school day. Must have NYSED fingerprint clearance*.
Monitors - One 2-hour position; several 4 hour positions when school is in session. Must have NYSED fingerprint clearance*.
Substitute Lunch Monitors - all buildings, 2-3 hours daily when school is in session. Must have NYSED fingerprint clearance*.
Substitute Custodial Workers - Flexible evening shifts, must have NYSED fingerprint clearance*.
If interested, please review the application process for each position below. For more information, call 620-3928.
Civil Service Announcements
Applying for a Substitute Teaching Position
October 2020 Update:
Pearl River School District is accepting applications for substitute teachers. NYS certified teachers preferred, however college graduates with NYSED fingerprint clearance will also be considered for the 2020-21 school year. Contact a school below for an interview.
Substitute Teachers MUST be NYS certified teachers. Credentials will be verified. If you are interested in becoming a substitute teacher in the Pearl River School District, please download an application from the link listed below. Please call any one of the phone numbers below for an interview according to the following listing:
If you are certified in Elementary Education and/or Special Education please call:
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School - 845-620-3816
Evans Park Elementary School - 845-620-3951
Franklin Avenue Elementary School - 845-620-3966
If you are certified in Secondary Education and/or Special Education please call:
Pearl River Middle School - 845-620-3873
Pearl River High School - 845-620-3803
If you are certified in Physical Education please call:
Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics - 845-620-3944
Candidates should bring a completed application, resume, proof of certification and three letters of reference to the interview.
Substitute Teacher Application
Applying for a Substitute Nurse Position
Substitute School Nurse positions are filled on a per-diem basis when one of our nurses is out sick or on a field trip. All applicants must currently be licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse. Please complete the attached application and call the Human Resources and Community Services Office, at 845-620-3928, for an interview. You will need to bring the completed application, your professional license, CPR certificate, driver’s license, social security card and three references to the interview. If you have not been fingerprinted for NYSED we will start the process then.
Substitute School Nurse Application
Applying for a Substitute Teaching Assistant
Substitute Teaching Assistants are needed to support student instruction on a per-diem basis. If you are interested in becoming a K-12 substitute teaching assistant in the Pearl River School District, please download an application from the link listed below. Please call one of the following phone numbers for an interview. Elementary School 845-620-3951, 620-3816 or 620-3966, Middle School 845-620-3873, or High School 845-620-3803. Candidates should bring a completed application, resume, and three letters of reference to the interview. Please note that all substitute TA's must be fingerprinted and cleared as per NYSED requirements.
Applying for a Substitute Monitor Position
Substitute Monitor positions are needed to support student supervision on a per-diem basis. Shifts run from 2-4 hours per day when school is in session. If you are interested in becoming a K-12 substitute monitor in the Pearl River School District, please download an application from the link listed below. Please call one of the following phone numbers for an interview. Elementary School 845-620-3951, 620-3816 or 620-3966, Middle School 845-620-3873, or High School 845-620-3803. Candidates should bring a completed application, resume, and three references to the interview. Please note that all substitute Monitors must be fingerprinted and cleared as per NYSED requirements.
Applying for a Substitute Custodial Worker Position
Substitute Custodial Worker positions are needed on a per-diem basis. Flexible evening shifts available. Experience with institutional or commercial cleaning a plus. If you are interested in becoming a K-12 substitute custodial worker in the Pearl River School District, please download an application from the link listed below. Please call the Facilities Office at 620-3862 to schedule an interview. Candidates should bring a completed application, resume, and three references to the interview. Please note that all substitute Custodial Workers must be fingerprinted and cleared as per NYSED requirements.