Human Resources and Professional Development
We are a suburban, public, Pre-K to 12 school system that is ethnically and economically diverse. Within a secure environment, we use developmentally appropriate practices which reflect our understanding of learners as meaning makers, and stimulate active, enthusiastic, intellectual inquiry. We achieve an education in character as well as content, addressing the intellectual, aesthetic, social, ethical, personal, and physical development of each student.
The employees of the District represent our most important resource. With this in mind, we work hard to recruit and select the most qualified and outstanding candidates to join our team of dedicated professionals.
Employment opportunities are available in the areas of:
- Administration
- Certified
- Civil Service Support
- Substitutes
- Home Tutors
- Summer Employment
Certified positions include all positions that require certification by the New York State Department of Education. This category includes administrative positions, teaching positions, counselors, psychologists, etc. Substitutes and summer teachers are included in certified positions. All applicants must possess a valid certificate commensurate with the position sought in order to be considered.
Classified positions include all clerical, teacher aides, maintenance, custodial, and transportation positions, etc. These are Civil Service positions and are governed by Nassau County Civil Service Law and procedures. Competitive positions require one year of Nassau County residency and they may include a competitive test. All positions require Nassau County Civil Service approval.
Recent legislation has been passed, effective July 1, 2001 , which requires all prospective school district employees to be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check in order to be cleared for employment at a school or for certification. Applicants who have been recommended for a position with the Lawrence School District will be assisted with the fingerprint process. The New York State fee for the fingerprints is $94.25, plus a $25.00 processing fee for the administering of the fingerprints.
