Wednesday, November 27, 2019 (Thanksgiving Recess)

Thursday, November 28, 2019 (Thanksgiving Recess)

Friday, November 29, 2019 (Thanksgiving Recess)

December 23-31, 2019 (Winter Recess)

January 1, 2020(Winter Recess)

January 20, 2020 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

February 17-21, 2020 (Mid-Winter Recess)

As the winter season approaches, do you know what the various weather warnings and advisories mean? 

 

Winter Weather Advisory – indicates winter weather conditions, with snowfall of between 3 to 6 inches, are expected to cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous, especially to motorists.

 

Winter Storm Watch – indicates that winter weather may affect your area.

 

Winter Storm Warning – indicates that severe winter weather conditions are definitely on the way.

 

Blizzard Warning – indicates that snow and strong winds of at least 35 miles per hour combined will produce blinding snow, near-zero visibility, deep drifts and life-threatening wind chill.

 

 

School Closing Information

Internet Web Site - www.onboces.org

 

Radio Stations - AM Stations - WBEN 930 

 

Television Stations

            WGRZ - Channel 2     www.wgrz.com

            WIVB   - Channel 4     www.wivb.com

            WKBW - Channel 7    www.wkbw.com

 

* Note:  It is the substitute’s responsibility to listen to radio and television stations for public announcements, emergency school closings, and delays.  Absence Management will not call you if the district has a delay or weather cancellation.  The system will continue to post reported absences and place outbound calls to substitutes even though an emergency closing or delay has occurred.  The system cannot be reprogrammed with such a short notice.  Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.  NOTE:  Substitute employees will not be paid for days when school is not in session. 

Are you interested in expanding the number of sites you’re willing to accept substitute assignments?  Looking to work with other student populations?  If so, then please contact Susan Soos, 716-731-6800 x 2215 to start the discussion.  The possibilities are endless!

Know of someone that enjoys being in the classroom teaching or assisting?  We can help them achieve their goals!

Why not refer them to apply to become a substitute employee?

 

Advantages include:

• A flexible work schedule
• Fulfill passion to work with kids
• Gain classroom experience while working on your educational degree
• Earn extra income
• Be part of a team
• Direct Deposit available
• Individual voluntary retirement savings programs available

 

Positions available to serve as a daily substitute teacher and/or teacher aide on an as needed basis throughout the Orleans/Niagara BOCES classrooms located in Orleans and Niagara Counties.  Must be 18 years of age or older.  High school diploma or GED required.  Applications for all substitute positions are available online: www.onboces.org., under the Employment Quick Link. EOE

Congratulations to Ann Stimm.  She is the recipient of the Substitute of the Year Award.  Nominations for the award are made by the employees of the Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services.

Changes have been made to classroom locations for the 2019-2020 school year. 

• Niagara Wheatfield High School – (Closed)
• Niagara Falls Learning Center – (New)
• LaSalle Prep Learning Center – (New)

The following rates have been established for the 2019-2020 school year.

Substitute Teacher

Teacher (Certified)                                 $100.00 per day

Teacher (Non-certified)                       $  90.00 per day

 

Substitute Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide (Certified)                           $80.00 per day

Teacher Aide (Non-certified)                 $75.00 per day

 

Substitute Clinical Instructor/School Nurse

Clinical Instructor                                  $65.00 per ½ day

School Nurse                                         $120.00 per day                       

 

Additional Substitute Positions

Clerical                                                      $12.50 per hour

Maintenance                                          $12.50 per hour

Motor Vehicle Operator                 $12.50 per hour

Welcome to your exciting assignment as a substitute teacher with the Orleans/Niagara BOCES.  You are an essential member of our organization who provides quality instruction in every class each day. The same high standards and accountability expected from permanently assigned staff is also expected from our substitute staff.

The valuable service that you provided to our schools, staff, and students is greatly appreciated.  We wish you a rewarding experience as an Orleans/Niagara BOCES substitute.

We look forward to working with you this year.  If there are ways in which we can be of assistance to you, please let us know.

Please note the Orleans/Niagara BOCES will be closed the following dates.

Friday, August 30, 2019 (offices are open)

Monday, September 2, 2019 (all closed) (Labor Day)

Friday, October 11, 2019 (offices are open)

Monday, October 14, 2019 (all closed) (Columbus Day)

Monday, November 11, 2019 (Veteran’s Day)

Other Important Dates:

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 – Students First Day

Your substitute assignments will reflect the need of the instructional employee.  It is recommended that you report before the official start of the school day.  You are to report to the administrative office of the school to which you have been assigned according to the time recorded by the Absence Management System.  Substitutes are expected to know the reporting time for assignments and to report promptly.

Schools and Employees have different starting times.  Therefore, substitutes must pay close attention to the time the assignment is to begin. The beginning and ending times for substitutes will vary from school to school.

If you accept an assignment in advance:

Please review the assignment the night before or morning of to make sure the assignment has not been cancelled.

If you need to cancel from an assignment:

On occasion, an instance may arise when you have accepted an assignment and then you are unable to complete the assignment due to an emergency.  If such a situation becomes apparent the night before the assignment, then please contact the Absence Management system and choose the option to cancel.  If you must cancel in the morning within an hour of the assignment start time, then please contact the Substitute Calling Service Help Desk at 1-800-424-1918. 

NOTE: Failure to cancel out of an assignment in a timely manner may result in exclusion from working at that location in the future.  Repeated failure to cancel may result in the substitute being restricted from working anywhere within the Orleans/Niagara BOCES.  Additionally, a record of frequently declining assignments and/or canceling assignments late may lead to removal of your name from the substitute list.

Substitutes do not have a planning period.  School officials may assign you to other duties during times when you do not have students in the classroom.  School officials have the authority to reassign you to another content area, if they deem it necessary or appropriate.